Date Posted: January 4, 2010

Montgomery County Public Schools
Division of Construction
Energy Management Construction Specialist

Starting Salary up to $79,657
Generous Benefits

Montgomery County Public Schools located in Rockville, MD., $220M annual capital improvement program is implemented by 40+ staff in the Division of Construction facilitating all phases of the design and construction process.  MCPS seeks candidate w/bachelor’s degree in controls or mechanical engineering to serve as an energy management specialist for new schools, addition projects and HVAC retrofits.  Candidate must have the ability to review plans to ensure that the EMS is appropriately designed and communicate technical material to non-technical audience.  Candidate must be able to coordinate and monitor contractor performance.   Strong computer working capabilities in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCad are desired.  State of Maryland Professional License preferred or the ability to acquire such a license within six months.  Candidate must possess valid driver’s license as successful candidate will be required to travel to construction sites on a frequent basis.  Please create a profile and apply on-line at www.mcpscareers.org.  

Date Posted: November 23, 2009

Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Salary: $90 – 120k/year (negotiable upon level of experience)
Location: Fairfax, VA  
Duration: Permanent
Placement Type: Direct Hire

Client:

Our client is a well-known MEP firm, headquartered in Northern, VA, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for their Downtown, DC office. They work on commercial, mission critical, government and educational projects. Our client has a strong focus on LEED projects. They offer great benefits and a competitive 401(k) package.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- PE license
- 10+ years of relevant HVAC Design Experience
- Must have solid work history
- Experience managing a team/design management
- LEED AP is a HUGE plus

If interested, please contact:

Amber Hendershot
Technical Recruiter at Aerotek CE: Architecture and Engineering
Work: 703-279-2414 (direct line)
Email: ahenders@aerotek.com  

Date Posted: November 23, 2009

Job Title: Mechanical Department Director
Salary: $90 – 115k/year (negotiable upon level of experience)
Location: Fairfax, VA  
Duration: Permanent
Placement Type: Direct Hire

Client:

• MEP firm that specializes in the design of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in government and commercial facilities.
•Some of their projects include high rise residential, corporate offices, educational, health and fitness facilities, and retail projects, mission critical and other government facilities.
•They have a strong focus on sustainable design
•They offer 100% paid healthcare benefits  

Job Description/Daily Tasks:

Mechanical Department Director will be responsible for management and supervision of mechanical engineering team, perform Quality Control reviews, project management and coordination of manpower. This position is 60% management and supervision and 40% design.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
2. Must have a PE (Professional Engineer) license
3. 15+ years of US experience in the design and management of HVAC systems for commercial, government buildings and/or mission critical facilities & hospitals
4. Must be proficient in AutoCAD
5. Must have strong understanding of US building codes
6. Must be able to work in a team environment
7. Must be able to obtain a US clearance
8. Must have experience managing a team of 5+ engineers

Preferred Qualifications:
1. LEED AP

If interested, please contact:

Date Posted: November 23, 2009

Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Salary: $80 – 100k/year (negotiable upon level of experience)
Location: Fairfax, VA  
Duration: Permanent
Placement Type: Direct Hire

Client:

-Our client is an innovative and award winning MEP firm that specializes in the design of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in government and commercial facilities.
-Some of their projects include high rise residential, corporate offices, educational, health and fitness facilities, and retail projects, mission critical and other government facilities.
-They have a strong focus on LEED and sustainable design
-They offer 100% paid healthcare for employees and a great 401(k) plan.

Job Description/Daily Tasks:

They are looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, who will be responsible for the design HVAC systems for commercial and government facilities. This candidate will work on a team of 6-10 engineers as a mentor to Jr. Engineers and will report to the Mechanical Department head.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
2. Must have a PE (Professional Engineer)
3. 10-15 years of US experience specifically in the design of HVAC systems for commercial, government buildings and/or mission critical facilities & hospitals
4. Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Trane
5. Must have strong understanding of US building codes
6. Must have a team oriented personality
7. Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance

Preferences:
1. LEED AP is a plus
2. Security Clearance is a plus

If interested, please contact:

Amber Hendershot
Technical Recruiter at Aerotek CE: Architecture and Engineering
Work: 703-279-2414 (direct line)
Email: ahenders@aerotek.com  

Date Posted: November 16, 2009

Commercial Mechanical Energy Services Sales, Executive
Nationally Ranked Mechanical Engineering, Design & Construction Firm

Location: Washington DC metro area (LOCAL candidates ONLY, please.)
(Must be currently living in the DC metro area with a "warm" rolodex of clients and prospects.)

About the opportunity: Over 100 years in business, our client is a nationally recognized mechanical contractor with offices in eight states and over $350 million revenues. This well known brand name leader is recognized for it's mechanical engineering excellence and consistently ranks among the nation’s largest firms in Engineering News Record’s (ENR's) list of Top Specialty Contractors. Over the last several years, our client has increasingly applied its proven engineering expertise in assisting clients to identify opportunities to save energy.

About the position: This Energy Services Sales Exec is a newly created position in response to the sustained -- and growing demand -- for our client's proven methodologies for maximizing energy resources and minimizing wasted energy.

Unique "Best of Both worlds" opportunity:
Leverage your carefully natured customer relationships and bring to them the resources, expertise, and established reputation of a leading ENR Nationally ranked mechanical engineering firm. Bring to your valued clients over one hundred years of sustained business excellence combined with “state of the market” solutions: innovative best practices, engineered solutions and strategies to reduce and manage energy consumption.

Successful candidate will be the first dedicated sales exec and will have the opportunity to hire a team as the business line grows. This is a pure sales role in which you only need to wear one hat: you do not have to project manage the delivery of the solutions you sell: there is an experienced team of engineers to perform as much work as you bring on board. You will be selling a rich range of energy engineering services, many of which are self-funding, i.e. which reduce energy consumption by conducting building energy audits and then designing / supporting appropriate energy retrofits.

Target Profile: Where is the successful candidate likely to have gained his or her relevant experience? Most likely you will have sold energy services for Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) e.g. Allegheny Energy, Chesapeake Utilities, Constellation Energy, Dominion Resources, Healthy Buildings, Pepco Holdings, Sempra Energy Solutions, etc.)

Total Rewards Compensation package includes a competitive base salary with bonus potential, car allowance and partial mileage reimbursement. Professional advancement current employees have first right of refusal on new opportunities nationwide (operations in DC, PA, MA, CA, FL, OH, MI)

To apply or learn more: Please email your resume (preferably attached as a formatted word document), and salary history in complete confidence to AnnAtBolandGroupDotTCom (410-788-8100) with subject line "Energy Services Sales DC metro".  (See also: http://www.bolandgroup.com/EnergyServicesSales.htm)

** Local candidates only, please: Successful candidate must be currently / recently selling energy services to clients in the Washington DC metro area. **

Date Posted: October 5, 2009

This position will be a contract 3-6 months and requires an active TS/SCI Clearance.

ME - Mid to Sr. Level with TS/SCI clearance Assignment 3 months with optional additional 3 months Location Ft. Belvoir

Mechanical Design Engineer for Facilities, functions as a Mechanical Designer and Project Manager as part of a team of Engineers, Architects, technicians and tradesmen. Perform design, construction, operations and maintenance for small to large office buildings. Experience converting customer requirements into complete construction documents for HVAC, controls, fire protection and plumbing disciplines is required.

Interested parties can either call me direct or email resumes to:

Jeff McCrory | Project Manager
Direct: 303.223.4312 | Cell: 303.547.0069 | Fax: 303.223.4317
mccroryj@enscicon.com

Date Posted: August 20, 2009

Whitman, Requardt & Associates LLP a progressive and well-established Top 200 ENR engineering, architectural and planning firm has excellent career opportunities for mechanical engineers.

Mechanical Engineers with BSME and 10-15 years experience in system design for HVAC, plumbing and fire protection. P.E. Required.
Design and analysis of mechanical systems including: heating, cooling, heat rejection, air distribution, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, building automation and controls. Knowledge and past experience in incorporating sustainable design methods in buildings.

Capabilities in HVAC design including all air systems, all water systems, heat pump and geothermal systems, chiller plant design, boiler and furnace sizing and associated distribution systems. Will establish system alternatives, perform life cycle cost analysis, make equipment selections and complete preparation of construction documents. Ability to handle projects from concept through to substantial completion while interacting with clients and guiding team members. Knowledge of current mechanical codes, ASHRAE standards and LEED.

Possession of or ability to obtain security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required for some positions.

Positions offer competitive salary, full benefits, 401K plan and free parking. Forward resume to:

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
801 S. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Attention: Jenny Miller
www.wrallp.com

Date Posted: July 20, 2009

Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

Join our expanding team and use your mechanical engineering expertise to work on a variety of renovation projects. With your help, we can save our federal agency clients both energy and money!

Due to company-wide growth, Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. (WGES), a provider of energy conservation solutions, is seeking a talented mechanical engineer with experience in the construction industry to provide project management for several energy conservation projects at various federal government buildings.

In this integral position, you will support 3-4 major mechanical upgrade projects by:

• Providing active project management in the field; including staff supervision, planning, change order estimating, execution and closeout.
• Coordinating plan preparation, drawings, and/or sketches to illustrate project construction requirements on design-build and energy projects
• Resolving design build issues.
• Maintaining a positive relationship with our federal agency clients. Acting as the primary point of contact with the client; meeting at least weekly.
• Managing all subcontracts and subcontractor performance
• Being fully responsible for project financial success and administration including all required reporting, billing, A/P and A/R
• Negotiating change order scope of work and execution schedule with the client
• Organizing closeout of subcontracts and projects per contract requirements

**PLEASE NOTE: This is not a Utility gas pipeline installation position. This position concentrates on project management for energy efficiency assignments in occupied federal government buildings.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience in construction industry
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience/knowledge of electrical contracting, design, finance, and management
• Knowledge in the start up, commissioning, and testing of electrical equipment
• A thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
• Familiarity with federal and local energy standards
• Proficiency with PC based spreadsheets and word processing; Microsoft Project a plus.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance

Required Travel and Office Location:
On site presence is required at client sites approximately 3-4 days per week in the local DC metropolitan area
The WGES office is located in McLean, Virginia

WGES Culture:
We provide our employees with:
- A small company environment with the stability of a larger company, Washington Gas
- The opportunity to work as part of a vibrant and diverse team, some of whom have worked on the team anywhere between 5 -10 years
- Recognition and reward for hard work
- Independence, no micro-management, and a flexible work schedule
- A management group that provides support and encouragement to expand personal growth and professional development

WGES Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Excellent salary and bonus program
- Health and dental coverage
- Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- Up to 2 weeks of sick leave
- Paid volunteer leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous tuition reimbursement program

Relocation will be considered for this position.

If you are the right person for this job, send a letter matching your qualifications to those listed above with your resume to WGESJOBS@WGES.COM or fax to 703-793-7590. For consideration, include salary history and Job Code "MEPM ASHRAE". If selected for an interview, please bring a writing sample with you.

WGES is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. EOE M/F/D/V

Date Posted: June 17, 2009

Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Westlake Reed Leskosky (www.wrldesign.com), our 105-year heritage motivates us to respect history, while developing innovative and sustainable buildings to work, play, eat, and live in. Our integrated approach to architecture and engineering has been nationally recognized, resulting in over 200 design awards.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to work in our Washington DC office on a range of performing arts, educational, institutional, and commercial projects. The hired candidate will join a team of architects and engineers and assist with various aspects of projects including, but not limited to:

• Project management and administration including integrated project delivery, budgeting, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
• Design and analysis of mechanical systems including: heating, cooling, heat rejection, air distribution, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, building automation and controls.
  
• Incorporating sustainable design methods in buildings.
  Requirements:
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
  
• 8+ years experience
  
• PE required, LEED AP preferred
  
• Proficiency in Autocad, experience with Revit/Autocad MEP preferred
  

Qualities:

• Good communication skills essential for team-based working
  
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required for our fast-paced environment
  
• Must be highly motivated, pro-active, and willing to take on new challenges
  

Westlake Reed Leskosky provides an excellent environment for career growth to innovative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated candidates. We offer a competitive compensation package including healthcare, 401K, and paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays.

Contact: Roger Chang, rchan@wrldesign.com
EOE

Date Posted: June 17, 2009

F7 Engineering Group

F7 Engineering Group is seeking MEP Design Engineers for our office in Charlottesville, VA.

As a dynamic, growing firm we have openings for experienced engineering design professionals who are passionate about good design and creative in their application of sustainable solutions. We believe building systems should integrate into a building and that good engineering yields efficient, elegant solutions. Sustainability comes from functional, reliable designs that have been well engineered-and we engineer.

Our current openings include the following:

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Capabilities in HVAC design including forced-air systems, hydronic/radiant heating, heat pump and geothermal systems, boiler and furnace sizing and associated distribution systems. Will evaluate loads, establish system alternatives, make equipment selections and complete preparation of construction documents. Ability to handle projects from concept through to substantial completion while interacting with clients and guiding supporting team members. Knowledge of current ICC Mechanical codes, ASHRAE and ACCA standards, and other current standards. Licensed PE (or near) with 4+ years experience with a mix of project types and sizes.

Electrical Engineer
Experienced in lighting and power system designs for commercial and institutional/industrial projects. Capabilities with power distribution systems, UPS, emergency power, life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, low voltage systems and mechanical controls. Will determine loads, select equipment, design circuits and prepare schedules and details. Thorough knowledge of current NEC, motor loads, arc flash and grounding systems, and building wiring practices. EIT with 3+ years or relevant experience on building projects.

The ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
  
• Registered EIT or Licensed PE, or on-track for appropriate license
  
• LEED Accreditation (NC, EB, or Homes)
  
• Design experience in a variety of HVAC, plumbing, or electrical building systems
  
• Proficiency with a variety of computational and design software applications (e.g. AutoCAD, DOE-2, HAP, Trace, E20-II, ETAP, et al) as well as office applications.
  
• Great attitude - highly motivated, analytical problem solver who can work well with a team

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience, solid benefits and a terrific work environment in beautiful downtown Charlottesville.

F7 Engineering Group does not discriminate on the basis of age, nationality, ethnic origin, color, language, sex, sexual orientation, religion or physical limitations. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply - we value diversity.

Please visit our website www.F7Engineers.com for additional information regarding our firm.

Qualified resumes can be directed to Tom Cassidy (tom@f7engineers.com).

Date Posted: June 2, 2009

Building Automation Controls Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking an individual to support the implementation of specialized building automation systems for government clients in the Washington, DC, area. Toyon's project team of scientists and engineers is responsible for supporting systems engineering lifecycle processes to assure high reliability of operational capabilities. The controls engineer is an integral part of the team, overseeing integration and performing commissioning on a variety of direct digital control (DDC) system designs.

The controls engineer may at times be responsible for designing, developing, and supervising all aspects of HVAC control systems, equipment, and machinery, including the installation and technical support of DDC based hardware and software. A typical project requires a balance of independent work activities at customer sites as well as participation in team planning, task execution, and reporting activities at our office in Sterling, VA.

The ideal candidates will have the following experience, skills, and ambitions:

• Minimum of 5 years engineering work experience, and a minimum of 2 years directly working on the design and programming of building automation systems
• Familiarity with applicable industry guidelines and standards for commissioning of DDC systems
• Extensive experience with DDC device-level programming
• Knowledge of network communication and DDC communication protocols
• A desire to directly work with and present results to customers
• Excellent planning and problem solving skills
• Ability to formulate work plans and troubleshooting methods given multiple constraints
• Ability to work with others to plan, conduct, and report work efforts
• Knowledge of computer modeling and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB)
• B.S. or M.S. in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens, existing security clearance desirable
  U.S. Citizenship Required

Toyon is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Ref # 0911-G

Send resume to
employment@toyon.com

TOYON RESEARCH CORPORATION
Attn: Human Resources
6800 Cortona Drive
Goleta, CA 93117