Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Core
Subject matter expert for campus mechanical infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity, safety, and efficiency for advanced manufacturing and testing operations.
Role type
Senior IC Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Builds
Central utility plants, HVAC systems, industrial piping, and process cooling/heating systems
Domain
Defense technology / Advanced manufacturing facilities
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering, facilities engineering, building systems commissioning, central utility plant operation, industrial HVAC troubleshooting, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, psychrometrics, construction lifecycle management, Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) optimization, mechanical code compliance, P&ID interpretation, utility capacity planning
Preferred skills
mechanical modeling software (Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IES-VE, AutoCAD/Revit MEP), high-availability environment experience (aerospace, cleanrooms, semiconductor fabs, data centers), secure space mechanical requirements (SCIFs/SAPFs)
Technologies
Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, IES-VE, AutoCAD, Revit MEP
Responsibilities
Oversee safe operation and maintenance of campus mechanical infrastructure including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and AHUs; Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs; Provide engineering review and on-site support for new construction projects; Lead commissioning, startup, TAB, and acceptance testing; Conduct heating/cooling load studies and utility capacity planning; Optimize BAS sequences of operation; Manage external mechanical contractors and engineering consultants
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC