Lead Mechanical Engineer - MicroGrid - Federal - Arlington, VA Details

B&V Special Projects Corp. - Arlington, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

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Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.

Req Id : 29912

Job Title : Lead Mechanical Engineer - MicroGrid - Federal - Arlington, VA

Location : RGARLINGTN

Business Unit Sector : SPC-GOV-FEDERAL SE

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

The Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and engineering services to the Federal government. Our primary areas of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated Services.


Functions as a technical specialist or supervisory role. Independently develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. May supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity or serve as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertise.

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support development and execution of microgrid projects from feasibility analysis through commissioning
  • Create concept and detailed mechanical system designs for complex projects or programs; produces design drawings, specifications and design analysis documents
  • Develop and execute mechanical system modeling to analyze microgrid characteristics in grid-connected and island-mode, inclusive of: (i) reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM) analysis
  • Provide key inputs for and perform life-cycle cost analysis: (i) energy production from distributed energy resource (DER) technologies, and (ii) cost, operation and maintenance inputs for major equipment based on input from technology vendors, (iii) utility rate analysis
  • Lead writing programming documentation throughout microgrid execution, inclusive of: DD1391 documentation, design charrettes, programming workshops, value-engineering meetings, and decision briefs
  • Brief client stakeholders on technical aspects of microgrids throughout project development and execution
  • Lead interconnection with utilities: (i) Develop application, (ii) Perform interconnection analysis and studies, (iii) Lead technical discussion with utility companies throughout the interconnection process
  • Coordinate with a BIM team for drawing production; redline documents within Bluebeam, direct 3D model fly-throughs
  • Manages assigned budgets, schedules and quality requirements. Establishes work plan for projects.
  • Collaborate with upwards of 100 team/client stakeholders (including high-ranking military officials) on conceptual designs, design reviews, etc.
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects
  • Provides hands-on mentorship to discipline and interdisciplinary team members
Other potential duties:
  • Performance of field work, both internationally and domestically, and write assessment reports
  • Provide support to business development and pursuit activities
  • As a subject matter expert, has additional expertise in a technical area, participates in professional societies by presenting papers, participates on technical committees, and assists with code/standard authoring. Is externally recognized in industry as an expert which enhances the Company brand
Management ResponsibilitiesPreferred QualificationsTechnical expertise to also include planning, design and construction oversight in several of the following specialties:
  • Mission critical mechanical system design
  • Microgrids, including primary/backup diesel and natural gas generators, UPS mech support systems, hydrogen systems, LPG, alternative energy systems
  • Energy efficiency audits, modeling and energy modeling / audit certifications
  • Multi-facility mechanical systems including process facilities, SCIF spaces, office buildings, warehouses, airfields, bed-down facilities, etc.
  • Design-bid-build and Design-Build contract types

Other qualifications include:
  • Specialize in mechanical systems engineering for a minimum of four years, with a focus on delegation and mentoring
  • Experience working for an entity of the Federal government; familiarity with the applicable unified facilities guide specifications and criteria, ability to use SpecsIntact or Dr. Checks
  • Active US security clearance, or ability to obtain one
Minimum QualificationsRequires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. CertificationsMost positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Physical Demands: Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, driving, seeing, writing, reaching, stooping, crouching, walking, standing for extended periods of time. Performance of field work, both internationally and domestically

Salary PlanENG: Engineering Job Grade132

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Posted on : 3 years ago