Sr. Mechanical Engineer

*Job Description:

Seeking an on-site Senior Mechanical Engineer to assist with design and construction requirements for the FBI's AESU team in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities:

* Perform and interpret cooling load calculations.

* Read ductwork layouts.

* Understand ducted and plenum return air systems, including Z-ducts and U-ducts in the design.

* Understand different mechanical systems. Review the advantages and disadvantages of each system.

* Review the mechanical system layout in the specialized room such as the data closet and the communications room. Ensure compliance with the Bureau's Program of Requirements (POR), Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards.

* Understand watts per square foot ratio for various rooms within the Bureau's programs.

* Review drawings and ensure compliance with the POR, Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards, as well as with local codes.

* Write and review sequence of operations for various HVAC systems.

* Review various 24/7 mechanical systems and determine which system complies with the Bureau's requirements.

* Participate in commissioning of mechanical systems at the end of each project.

* Calculate life-cycle analysis of various HVAC systems.

* Work with team to develop cost estimates for various HVAC systems.

* Write scope of work for HVAC systems.

* Review air and water balance reports (TAB).

* Perform construction administration duties, such as reviewing RFIs, field reports, and submittals.

* Act as a consultant in the establishment of design standards and criteria for construction projects. Provide expert mechanical engineering comments based on these requirements.

* Participate in quality control and quality assurance during construction.

* Coordinate with AESU peer colleagues, FBI Project Managers, customers and other

* Bureau personnel/contractors, and other project team members on projects as necessary.

* Other similar or related services not of a decision-making nature.

* Miscellaneous services which will require proficiency in the use of Microsoft's Word,

* Excel, Power Point, Project software tools and AutoCAD.

* Assist in the development of reports, studies and presentations.

* Exhibit professionalism, good customer service and communication skills and serve as a cooperative team player.

* Multitask and assume multiple projects or assignments simultaneously.

* Collaborate and assist in resolving critical and possibly controversial issues with a multidisciplined team of architects, engineers and federal agency clients.

* Exhibit resiliency if shifting priorities require reprioritization of workload.

* Understand and be able to implement standards as outlined in the POR, Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards. Suggest edits or updates to these documents, as applicable,

Qualifications:

* BS from an accredited college or university in Engineering

* Proficient in the most current version of AutoCAD

* Experience working with Microsoft Office

* At least 10 years of experience in commercial/government office building design and construction.

* 20 years of experience or more is preferable.

* Attainment of a PE License is preferrable.

The contractor must have, or be able to obtain, at a minimum, unescorted access to FBI facilities. It is required that the contractor already has a Secret security clearance in JPAS at time of award. Contractor must have or have the ability obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance in support of the FBI, since the work associated with this task order will occur in FBI- occupied facilities and will require access to the FBINet. A contractor who already possesses a TS security clearance is preferrable.