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Mechanical Engineer with a Plumbing Specialization (MEP)
$116K–$131K
Washington, DC · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
About the job
Provides mechanical engineering and construction management oversight for plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems across Veterans Affairs medical facility projects, from planning and design through commissioning and closeout.
What you'll do
- Review project documents, submittals, changes, and cost estimates for constructability, accuracy, and contract compliance.
- Coordinate project stakeholders, conduct site inspections, and track technical issues and corrective actions.
- Support commissioning, testing, performance verification, documentation, and system turnover.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience, with plumbing design and construction expertise for commercial, institutional, or healthcare facilities.
- Working knowledge of applicable local, state, federal, and VA design criteria, building codes, life safety codes, and construction standards.
- U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance, Public Trust Clearance, and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.
Nice to have
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience in occupied healthcare or mission-critical environments; familiarity with VA standards, TIL, UFC, NFPA, or Joint Commission requirements.
Pay
USD 116,000–131,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
HVAC, Technical Information Library (TIL), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), NFPA
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