Mechanical Engineer - TS/SCI Polygraph Required
$87,100–$157,450 year
On-siteReston, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Analyze and characterize complex facility layouts, building architecture, and operational workflows within denied-access environments to determine functional capabilities and mission relevance. Evaluate facility designs to identify security vulnerabilities, single points of failure, and operational bottlenecks, while developing high-fidelity 3D models and conducting engineering simulations to replicate facility operations. Apply multidisciplinary expertise to assess Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) integration and functionality, translating field-collected data and intelligence information into comprehensive technical reports and CAD/BIM products for Department of Defense stakeholders. Support customer-approved research and development initiatives to advance analytical methodologies and mission solutions. Requires an in-scope TS/SCI Polygraph clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
Required Qualifications
- in-scope and active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance
- ability/willingness to maintain this clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts
- ability to apply engineering principles across a range of technical and mission-focused programs
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience includes facility analysis, infrastructure vulnerability assessments, and mechanical engineering within commercial, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community environments
- Strong multidisciplinary understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) system design, integration, and operational functionality within complex industrial or military facilities
- understanding of specialized containment systems, filtration systems, and backup power infrastructure
- Ability to identify industrial HVAC equipment
- ability to estimate system size and capacity
- ability to assess operational capabilities through visual analysis
- Ability to evaluate, organize, and utilize large datasets from diverse sources
- Experience with 3D modeling, engineering analysis, and physical simulation methodologies
- Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings, facility layouts, blueprints, and intelligence-derived technical data
- Ability to make sound technical judgments with incomplete information
- ability to clearly communicate assumptions, information gaps, and recommended paths forward
Desired Qualifications
- Five or more years of field experience working with industrial HVAC systems, including air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, condensers, cooling towers, air handlers, heat exchangers, boilers, and related equipment
- Working knowledge of air management systems supporting critical environments, including medical laboratories, clean rooms, chemical laboratories, and similar specialized facilities
- Hands-on experience with advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) and engineering simulation tools, including Autodesk Revit, VENTSIM, ETAP, and other industry-standard CAD and modeling platforms
- Experience supporting forensic engineering investigations, industrial accident analyses, or Department of Defense facility vulnerability studies
- Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience identifying mechanical system vulnerabilities and developing effective mitigation or corrective action strategies
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