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ADF-E Facilities Mechanical Engineer 4/5

Leads others in mechanical engineering design and facilitating the implementation of complex improvements in asset effectiveness, availability, and maintainability; to specify configuration of new assets in order to support reliability programs. Leads project teams to develops complex conceptual designs, final designs, cost estimates and provides maintenance support for the electrical phases of buildings, equipment installations, utility systems and grounds. Reviews electrical designs to assess compliance with customer requirements, building codes and applicable regulations by applying knowledge of construction principles, practices, and materials and takes appropriate corrective action. Leads project teams to develop complex conceptual designs, final designs, cost estimates and provides maintenance support for the mechanical phases of buildings, equipment installations, utility systems and grounds. Reviews mechanical designs to assess compliance with customer requirements, building codes and applicable regulations by applying knowledge of construction principles, practices, and materials and takes appropriate corrective action. Ensures suppliers comply with all contract obligations. Leads in the interpretation and analysis of applicable regulations, standards, codes, and ordinances with respect to project requirements. Leads teams to develop complex or unique conceptual analysis to determine the cause of asset failures and reduction in asset capacity by using reliability tools and methods (e.g., life cycle analysis, condition based maintenance, root cause failure methodology, mean time between failures, fault tree analysis, etc.). Instructs others in engineering and facilitating the implementation of complex or unique improvements in asset effectiveness, availability, and maintainability; to specify configuration of new assets in order to support reliability programs. Coaches and guides others to align mechanical designs with customer requirements, building codes and applicable regulations by applying knowledge of construction principles, practices, and materials. Uses appropriate resources to produce project drawings, specifications, and permit application packages in accordance with project parameters. Instructs teams in the translation of customer requirements to design options with documents and estimates. Identifies appropriate materials, equipment, and services by applying engineering principles and methodology. Authors, consults and approves design standards and site-specific operating procedures in order to establish common practices. Instructs teams in the business decision making process by providing input to strategic, short-term, and long-term infrastructure planning; completes studies; analyzes conditions and requirements; recommends capital improvements; gathers and analyzes data; and works with both internal and external customers in order to identify and assess alternatives and impacts. Instructs teams in translating customer requirements into conceptual design by analyzing intended use/occupancy and desired aesthetics, conducting code research, developing preliminary design elements, determining interdisciplinary engineering support requirements, estimating resource costs/requirements, identifying materials, equipment, and services, and developing initial project schedule in order to establish project scope in response to customer requirements. Provides oversight and coaching to personnel who plan, manage, and execute complex or enterprise wide projects. Manages project expenditures within authorized budgets. Creates, maintains, and communicates project management information. Assists in the creation of contract scope. Offers project alternatives in order to assure compliance. Provides support, as required, to secure permits. This position is located in the Springfield area of Northern Virginia.



Competencies



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Managing Work
Consistently identifies highly critical and less critical activities and tasks amidst a large number of competing demands; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Consistently ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Consistently takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.

Planning And Organizing
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.

Project Management
Extensive experience in creating comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant Business Unit projects; identifies time frames for key project milestones and ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion. Directs and manages very complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities. Independently identifies project resource requirements, integrate and direct multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Collaborates with others on the most complex projects assigned. Ability to direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall large scale and complex projects. Identifies and resolves any issues and provide solutions and or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Work Standards
Consistently establishes expert criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others' denial of responsibility without questioning. Technical


Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.

Engineering Drawings & Specs
Basic - Extensive and specialized ability to read and understand basic and complex engineering drawings and specifications. Assists others in understanding detailed drawings and specs.
Preferred - Advanced/expert ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Oversees and guides the efforts of others.

Facilities Req & Analysis
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of facilities requirements analysis, facilities planning, facilities design standards and specifications, building codes, and facilities evaluation techniques and methodologies in support of product planning, deployment and on-going support.
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of facilities requirements analysis, facilities planning, facilities design standards and specifications, building codes, and facilities evaluation techniques and methodologies in support of product planning, deployment and on-going support.

Mechanical Engr Analysis
Basic - Extensive, specialized knowledge of mechanical engineering theories (e.g., compressible/incompressible fluid flow, Bernoulli's Theorem, thermodynamics, control theory, Mohr's theory of stress) and methods/formula selection (e.g., vibration analysis, seismic analysis, fan laws, load calculations, heat transfer, flow, air/water balancing, root cause analysis, pressure drop).
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of mechanical engineering theories (e.g., compressible/incompressible fluid flow, Bernoulli's Theorem, thermodynamics, control theory, Mohr's theory of stress) and methods/formula selection (e.g., vibration analysis, seismic analysis, fan laws, load calculations, heat transfer, flow, air/water balancing, root cause analysis, pressure drop).

Mechanical Engr Regulations
Basic - Extensive, specialized knowledge of applicable mechanical engineering regulations/standards (e.g., OSHA, CALOSHA, WISHA, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, American National Standards Institute, National Fire Protection Association Standard, Underwriters Laboratory Testing Lab), codes (e.g., Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code), and ordinances (e.g., local building code amendments, energy code).
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of applicable mechanical engineering regulations/standards (e.g., OSHA, CALOSHA, WISHA, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, American National Standards Institute, National Fire Protection Association Standard, Underwriters Laboratory Testing Lab), codes (e.g., Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code), and ordinances (e.g., local building code amendments, energy code).

Mechanical Systems
Basic - Knowledge of mechanical systems' (e.g., air conditioning, steam, piping, dust collecting, controls, refrigeration, water systems, industrial waste, fire suppression) capability, capacity, operating characteristics (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow, energy efficiencies), and constructability (e.g., space, interface, interference, accessibility).
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of mechanical systems' (e.g., air conditioning, steam, piping, dust collecting, controls, refrigeration, water systems, industrial waste, fire suppression) capability, capacity, operating characteristics (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow, energy efficiencies), and constructability (e.g., space, interface, interference, accessibility).

Typical Education/Experience



Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and proven experience, Master's with proven experience or PhD with relevant experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.


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This position is located in Northern Virginia area near Springfield VA. Candidate is preferred to have a current TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, or must have the ability to obtain these clearance requirements. The candidate must be eligible to live and work in the U.S. Subsidiary Benefits.


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