Mechanical Engineer

Leidos

. Design and engineer HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government and institutional facilities .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems design, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. Proficient in engineering analysis and design software, with strong capabilities in project coordination and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Professional EngineerMechanical Engineering DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyEngineering Analysis SoftwareFire Protection Engineering

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Hard Skills

HVAC DesignPlumbing DesignFire Protection DesignMechanical Systems AnalysisLoad CalculationsEnergy ModelingVentilation AnalysisSystem SizingTechnical SpecificationsConstruction Drawings

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevit MEPCivil 3DCarrier HAPTraceEQUESTBluebeamRSMeansSage Estimating

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

ASHRAE ComplianceNFPA StandardsICC CodesEnergy CodesPublic Trust Suitability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and engineer HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical utility systems for government and institutional facilities
Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, equipment schedules, and engineering calculations
Coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines
Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, ICC, energy codes, and agency-specific design criteria
Perform load calculations, energy modeling, ventilation analysis, system sizing, and engineering calculations
Use AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Civil 3D, Carrier HAP/Trace, eQUEST, or similar tools
Utilize cost estimating and quantity takeoff software such as Bluebeam, RSMeans, and Sage Estimating
Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, commissioning coordination, and verification of installation conformance
Perform fire protection engineering, including sprinklers and smoke control

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in good standing in the United States
Must be located in the Eastern time zone area
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a college or university accredited by ABET
8+ years of applicable experience, or 6+ years with a Masters degree
Professional Engineer License in good US standing
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability
Experience with mechanical engineering design and analysis
Experience testing and evaluation of mechanical systems
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in engineering analysis and design software tools
Ability to create and edit projects in AutoCad

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telework with 25% travel