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Eastern Research Group

Public health and environmental safety consulting

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeIndian Head, MD, USA$95k - $130k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical system design, or building infrastructure is required.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting and design software is required.
  • Experience reviewing or developing mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, or MEP construction drawing sets is required.
  • Basic knowledge of applicable building codes, mechanical codes, and engineering standards is required.
  • Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate technical information effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • The candidate must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance.
  • The candidate must be a U.S. citizen; the position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and review of mechanical engineering designs for facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, and system upgrades.
  • Review engineering design packages, specifications, and construction drawings for technical accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Prepare technical memoranda and reports documenting facility conditions, preventive maintenance needs, system performance, and long-term upgrade recommendations.
  • Support facility design and modernization, including HVAC systems and other mechanical infrastructure, from planning and design through construction and commissioning.
  • Evaluate existing mechanical systems and identify opportunities to improve facility performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Apply applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards to engineering designs and technical reviews.
  • Coordinate with engineers, design professionals, manufacturing personnel, and government stakeholders to support project objectives.
  • Perform engineering calculations, research technical requirements, and assist in developing practical solutions to facility engineering challenges.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Professional Engineer license or progress toward licensure is a plus.
  • Interest in developing expertise in federal facilities, industrial systems, and energetic manufacturing environments.

About the Company

Eastern Research Group

Public health and environmental safety consulting

Eastern Research Group (ERG) provides consulting services in public health, environmental safety, and worker health and safety. It works with government agencies, communities, private companies, and non-profits to address environmental and health challenges. The firm emphasizes assessing environmental and occupational exposures, ensuring safety of food and drugs, planning sustainable facilities, and improving worker health and safety. Revenue comes from consulting fees, often under long-term government contracts. ERG differentiates itself by its mission-driven focus on fairness, equity, and social justice, and by partnering with a diverse client base including small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Its goal is to protect public health and the environment, improve workplace safety, and promote inclusive economic growth through collaboration with diverse partners.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$83M
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Founded
1984

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