Mechanical Engineer - Fairfax, United States - Fairfax County, VA

Description

Salary :
$83, $139,409.71 Annually


Location :
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA


Job Type:
FT Salary W BN


Job Number:

Department:
Facilities Management

Opening Date:

04/20/2024

Closing Date:

5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern


Pay Grade:
S29


Posting Type:
Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Provides senior level leadership and is responsible for the overall development and management of large scale and/or multiple complex capital and non-capital projects for and in occupied spaces OR develops and manages cross-functional capital renewal projects for and in occupied spaces that require working with all department and/or county levels and groups specific to the project design and implementation to address specific business needs.

Responsible for and authorized to lead design projects and resolve construction issues as primary representative of Fairfax County. Establishes project objectives and performance standards.

Performs difficult professional engineering work in managing and participating in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and plumbing equipment and systems (new, renovation and renewal).

Performs review and analysis of plans and specifications for HVAC and plumbing features and compliance with code requirements. Serve as department subject matter expert and subject matter expert to multiple other county departments and agencies.

As a registered Professional Engineer, leverages a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control to perform and review mechanical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for commercial building mechanical, plumbing systems, and Building Automation Systems.

As a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, will sign and seal own work product.

Ensures the timely completion of projects assigned consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department (FMD) and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.

Works under the guidance and general direction of the Project Coordinator (Principal Engineer) and/or Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction.

• This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $5,000.

Note:
This position is designated an "Essential Employee." Night and weekend work hours may be required.
Employment Standards


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; PLUS Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.


CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license.
Professional Engineer (PE)
Valid Professional Mechanical Engineer License for the state of Virginia

An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

As a Professional Engineer signs and seals own work product and/or that of subordinate staff.


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Five or more years of experience as a lead mechanical P.E. in commercial building HVAC, building automation, and plumbing design, construction, and energy management.

Three or more years of experience as the lead mechanical P.E, in authoring, and producing design and specification of HVAC, building automation system, and plumbing systems for commercial mission critical buildings.

Strong background in energy management informing, validating and optimizing commercial building mechanical, automation and plumbing systems design and operation.
Strong contract management skills.
Strong staff management skills.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 pounds push 25lbs, etc.

Ability to work with extended exposure to outside environment including harsh weather as well as inside environments of extreme heat and cold.

Dexterity to use hand tools. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to communicate by phone. Must be mobile to access active construction sites. Must communicate with others verbally and in writing. Must drive a motor vehicle. Vision to see detail drawings, construction and discern color. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance. TTY EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Commuter Benefit Program
Continuous Learning Opportunities


NOTE:
Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

For more information about the PSLF program:


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Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible:

scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Program
Deferred Compensation

Temporary:
scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Less than 12th grade
High school diploma or GED
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree

02

Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

Engineering
Architecture
Other (related field)
Other (non-related field)
Not applicable

03

If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree.

If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

04

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

Less than 45 quarter hours
45 to less than 90 quarter hours
90 to less than 135 quarter hours
135 to less than 180 quarter hours
180 or more quarter hours
Less than 30 semester hours
30 to less than 60 semester hours
60 to less than 90 semester hours
90 to less than 120 semester hours
120 or more semester hours
Not applicable

05

Did you attend a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?

Yes
No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the mechanical engineering field do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.)

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five to less than six years
Six to less than seven years
Seven to less than eight years
Eight to less than nine years
Nine years or more

07

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you currently possess. Check all that apply.

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Engineer in training
Architecture license
None of the above

08

Do you possess a current and valid Commonwealth of Virginia Mechanical Professional Engineer license?

Yes
No

09

Do you possess a current and valid Mechanical Professional Engineering license in a state other than Virginia?

Yes
No

10

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

Yes
No

11

How many years of professional experience do you have as the lead Mechanical P.E. directly responsible and accountable for the design and sealing of commercial building mechanical and plumbing systems projects?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five years or more

12

How many years of professional experience do you have as the lead Mechanical P.E. directly responsible and accountable for the design of commercial building Building Automation Systems (systems managing commercial building HVAC systems and operations)?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five years or more

13

How many years have you worked as a Mechanical P.E. as the lead designer in the design, and construction of mission critical building mechanical and plumbing system design and construction projects?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five years or more

14

Please indicate the value of projects/contracts you are directly responsible for managing. Check all that apply.

None
Less than $500,000
500,000 to less than 1,000,000
$1,000,000 to less than $5,000,000
$5,000,000 to less than $10,000,000
$10,000,000 or more

15

How many years of experience do you have as the lead Professional Mechanical P.E. directly responsible for the designing and construction of life cycle mechanical and building automation systems replacement on occupied mission critical commercial buildings?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

16

This position is considered essential during inclement weather and other declared emergencies. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

Yes
No

Required Question
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