Senior Mechanical Engineer HVAC Secret/TS SCI

Merrick & Company's High Performance Facilities (HPF) team is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer to provide HVAC and Plumbing design for a wide range of national defense projects. From multi-building campuses to secure facilities across the globe, the Merrick HPF team designs and delivers sustainable solutions to meet Government needs for resiliency, readiness, and reliability. Our work directly impacts the operation and efficiency of installations vital to the protection and defense of the United States. The eligible candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS SCI with Polygraph clearance or active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS SCI.

Typical salary range for this position i s $120,000.00 - $164,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Open to remote candidates based in the following Merrick approved states: AL, CO, FL, GA, MD, NM, OK, TN, TX, VA

The Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team of architectural and engineering staff producing project design packages of drawings, specifications, and calculations. The position includes a leadership component with task assignment and work coordination with engineers, designers, and administrative staff. Periodic travel to other Merrick offices or project site locations, including international travel, may be required.

As an employee owner with Merrick, every day and each diverse HPF design project brings meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow technical design and leadership skills. The ability to work independently, and yet be able to collaborate with other design disciplines and with guidance from team leadership, is a must. The successful candidate will interface with and present designs to Federal, State, and Local government client contacts.

Project work will encompass:

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of HVAC and Plumbing design work with calculations, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout of mechanical equipment and associated duct and piping systems, and sequences of operations.
• Develop mechanical construction and equipment specifications, test and inspection plans, and system design descriptions.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for projects with less complex features, but also collaborate and use judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments and more complex projects.
• Perform engineering quality assurance checks of project designs.
• Support new project proposals with mechanical discipline scopes, budget estimates, and schedules.

• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program is required. Engineering Technology degree will not be considered.
• PE License.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Experience in HVAC and plumbing/piping systems design and associated engineering calculations (e.g. Air-handling systems, laboratory fume hood exhaust air systems, duct systems, heating and chilled water hydronic piping systems, natural gas piping systems, domestic water and waste water piping systems, steam and condensate piping systems, compressed air systems, and mechanical system controls).
• Experience sizing and selecting HVAC and plumbing/piping equipment (e.g. air-handling units, fans/blowers, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, coils, HEPA filtration systems, dampers, valves, and controls).
• Proficient in editing and writing mechanical construction and equipment specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience using HVAC computer load and design programs such as Trane Trace software; knowledge of Revit building information modeling software is strongly preferred; and familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, and NFPA standards. Working knowledge of IMC, IPC, and IBC codes
• Current passport
• The client projects for this position requires U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance required with eligibility to obtain Top Secret with SCI

• Twelve (12) years of experience.
• LEED or Green Globes accreditation.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Adjudicated polygraph (CI or Full Scope) current within 5 years.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions