Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Posted on 8/12/2025

Deadline 12/29/25
Booz Allen

Booz Allen

10,001+ employees

Global consulting in strategy, technology, engineering

Compensation Overview

$86.9k - $198k/yr

Gainesville, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a facilities professional
  • 2+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
  • Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
  • Experience reviewing design documentation and identifying deficiencies, inaccuracies, and noncompliance issues with the design intent
  • Ability to evaluate conditions and draft engineering memos that provide sound engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all federal, state, and local codes
  • Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
  • Lead complex mechanical projects from conception through completion
  • Oversee and coordinate activities with trade shops, including prioritizing work, reviewing ongoing projects, inspecting installed equipment, and overseeing and coordinating work orders, service orders, and projects
  • Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases of significant projects and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff
  • Manage project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, and day-to-day project oversight
  • Manage and evaluate construction contractor performance, integrate and coordinate projects with field personnel, evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests, and provide official weekly project status reports
  • Assist the client's contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution, and administration
  • Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction site visits with the COTR; provide invoice supporting information to the COTR for payment, prepare and monitor project schedules, assist with budgets, provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction issues, direct design efforts, recommend construction documents for approval, and oversee any follow-on maintenance programs
  • Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into the MAXIMO software project management tool, and ensure the integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, and day-to-day project oversight
  • Experience with MAXIMO
  • Experience with new and existing building systems, site surveys, and calculations
  • Experience with HVAC system design and building codes
  • Knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of CAD systems, AutoCAD, or Revit
  • Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipment
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Booz Allen Hamilton helps government agencies, corporations, and non-profits solve complex technical and strategic problems through strategy, technology, and engineering consulting. Its strengths include cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation for defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. It delivers services via long-term contracts, project-based work, and recurring engagements, blending domain expertise with advanced tech. Its goal is to help clients anticipate threats, optimize operations, and transform organizations in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1914

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