Mechanical Engineer, Multiple Levels

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Provide facilities engineering support for the design, assessment, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical facilities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,285 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical systems analysis, design evaluations, and engineering documentation for mission-critical facilities. Proficient in lifecycle planning and asset sustainment strategies, with strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Systems AnalysisEngineering DocumentationMechanical CAD ToolsActive US Secret ClearanceHands-On Assembly Experience

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Hard Skills

HVAC DesignChilled Water SystemsVentilation SystemsBuilding Automation InfrastructureEngineering DrawingsSpecifications ReviewDesign PackagesTechnical DocumentationTroubleshootingCommissioning

Soft Skills

Strong Documentation SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointVisioAdobe Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain TS Clearance

Industry Keywords

Facilities EngineeringAsset SustainmentLifecycle PlanningMission-Critical SystemsCONUS and OCONUS Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide facilities engineering support for the design, assessment, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical facilities
Perform mechanical systems analysis, engineering studies, feasibility reviews, and design evaluations for HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, and building automation infrastructure
Develop, review, and validate engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, design packages, and technical documentation
Support installation, construction oversight, startup, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and sustainment of facility systems
Prepare and maintain documentation for engineering procedures, assessments, commissioning, test results, and as-built conditions
Support lifecycle planning, asset sustainment, and facility modernization strategies for mission-critical mechanical systems in CONUS and OCONUS environments
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, structural, construction, power, and operations teams
Evaluate system condition, identify risks, and recommend improvements to strengthen reliability, maintainability, resilience, and continuity of operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Lead Mechanical Engineer: 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 7 years with a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate
Senior Mechanical Engineer: 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a Master’s degree; 0 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Mechanical Engineer: 2 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 0 years with a Master’s degree
Minimum of two years’ experience working as a Mechanical Engineer in a commercial environment
Active US Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain a TS clearance
Experience with mechanical CAD tools
Strong documentation skills, including 2D engineering drawings, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe suite
Hands-on assembly or construction experience
Ability to read, review, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, design packages, scopes of work, technical reports, and as-built documentation
Ability to work in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments
Ability to climb ladders, tolerate confined spaces, and tolerate extreme temperature variances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions