Mechanical Engineer (Engineer IV)

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Mechanical Engineer (Engineer IV)

Salary

$83,645.54 - $139,409.71 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-00990

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

05/25/2024

Closing Date

6/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S29

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

This job opportunity is being re-announced. If you applied previously, you do not need to re-apply to be considered.

Provides senior level leadership and is responsible for the overall development and management of large scale and/or multiple complex capital and non-capital projects for and in occupied spaces. OR develops and manages cross-functional capital renewal projects for and in occupied spaces that require working with all department and/or county levels and groups specific to the project design and implementation to address specific business needs.

Responsible for and authorized to lead design projects and resolve construction issues as primary representative of Fairfax County. Establishes project objectives and performance standards. Performs difficult professional engineering work in managing and participating in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of HVAC, building automation systems (BAS), and plumbing equipment and systems (new, renovation and renewal).

Performs review and analysis of plans and specifications for HVAC and plumbing features and compliance with code requirements. Serves as department subject matter expert and subject matter expert to multiple other county departments and agencies. As a registered professional engineer, leverages a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control to perform and review mechanical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for commercial building mechanical, plumbing systems, and Building Automation Systems. As a licensed professional mechanical engineer, signs and seals own work product. Ensures the timely completion of projects assigned consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department (FMD) and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner. Works under the guidance and general direction of the Project Coordinator (Principal Engineer) and/or Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction.

* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $5,000. 

Note: This position is designated an "Essential Employee." Night and weekend work hours may be required.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; PLUS Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field. 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

  • A valid driver's license.
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Valid Professional Mechanical Engineer License for the state of Virginia 

An individual who possesses a valid professional engineer license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.  As a professional engineer signs and seals own work product and/or that of subordinate staff.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Five or more years of experience as a lead mechanical P.E. in commercial building HVAC, building automation, and plumbing design, construction, and energy management.
  • Three or more years of experience as the lead mechanical P.E, in authoring, and producing design and specification of HVAC, building automation system, and plumbing systems for commercial mission critical buildings.
  • Strong background in energy management informing, validating and optimizing commercial building mechanical, automation and plumbing systems design and operation.
  • Strong contract management skills.
  • Strong staff management skills.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 pounds push 25lbs, etc. Ability to work with extended exposure to outside environment including harsh weather as well as inside environments of extreme heat and cold. Dexterity to use hand tools. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to communicate by phone. Must be mobile to access active construction sites. Must communicate with others verbally and in writing. Must drive a motor vehicle. Vision to see detail drawings, construction and discern color. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

 

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

  

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov  EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • LiveWell Program
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees' Child Care Center
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE:  Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

 

Non-Merit Positions

  1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
    • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Program
    • Deferred Compensation
  2. Temporary:  scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
    • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Other (related field)
  • Other (non-related field)
  • Not applicable
03
If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
04
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
  • Less than 45 quarter hours
  • 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
  • 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
  • 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
  • 180 or more quarter hours
  • Less than 30 semester hours
  • 30 to less than 60 semester hours
  • 60 to less than 90 semester hours
  • 90 to less than 120 semester hours
  • 120 or more semester hours
  • Not applicable
05
Did you attend a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
  • Yes
  • No
06
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the mechanical engineering field do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.)
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight to less than nine years
  • Nine years or more
07
Please indicate which of the following license(s) you currently possess. Check all that apply.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Engineer in training
  • Architecture license
  • None of the above
08
Do you possess a current and valid Commonwealth of Virginia Mechanical Professional Engineer license?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you possess a current and valid Mechanical Professional Engineering license in a state other than Virginia?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
11
How many years of professional experience do you have as the lead Mechanical P.E. directly responsible and accountable for the design and sealing of commercial building mechanical and plumbing systems projects?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
12
How many years of professional experience do you have as the lead Mechanical P.E. directly responsible and accountable for the design of commercial building Building Automation Systems (systems managing commercial building HVAC systems and operations)?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
13
How many years have you worked as a Mechanical P.E. as the lead designer in the design, and construction of mission critical building mechanical and plumbing system design and construction projects?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
14
Please indicate the value of projects/contracts you are directly responsible for managing. Check all that apply.
  • None
  • Less than $500,000
  • 500,000 to less than 1,000,000
  • $1,000,000 to less than $5,000,000
  • $5,000,000 to less than $10,000,000
  • $10,000,000 or more
15
How many years of experience do you have as the lead Professional Mechanical P.E. directly responsible for the designing and construction of life cycle mechanical and building automation systems replacement on occupied mission critical commercial buildings?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
16
This position is considered essential during inclement weather and other declared emergencies. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Fairfax County
Address
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035
Phone
703-324-4900