Project Mechanical Engineer – Federal Sector

Arcadis

. Lead the mechanical discipline on multiple concurrent projects through pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $97,700 - $146,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering with a focus on HVAC system design, project management, and inter-discipline coordination. Proven ability to lead design teams, develop construction-ready packages, and ensure compliance with industry and federal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering Licensure10-15 Years Experience in Consulting EngineeringFluency in RevitKnowledge of ASHRAE StandardsExperience Producing IFC Design Packages

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC System DesignConstruction-Ready Design PackagesInter-Discipline CoordinationFacility Design

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

RevitBIMAutodesk Construction CloudAutoCADTrane TraceSpecsIntact

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering LicensureBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

ASHRAEUFCUFGSFederal Agency StandardsBuilding Codes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the mechanical discipline on multiple concurrent projects through pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases
Lead design teams and mentor junior staff
Develop construction-ready design packages of drawings and specifications with inter-discipline coordination
Serve as the Engineer of Record
Work with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to design HVAC systems and sustainable solutions
Develop budgets, proposals, schedules, project plans, and staffing plans
Pursue potential clients and project opportunities
Travel to project sites for engineering site surveys and data collection
Collaborate with clients’ team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship is required for federal employment eligibility
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
At least 10 to 15 years of experience or more in consulting engineering and performing facility design
Experience producing IFC design packages for federal agency facilities
Professional Engineering Licensure in the United States
Knowledge of industry standards, including ASHRAE and building codes
Knowledge of federal agency standards such as UFC and UFGS
Fluency in Revit, BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, Trane Trace, and SpecsIntact
Strong communication skills for presentations, project communications, and written documents
Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year