Mechanical Engineer (Engineer IV)
Company: Fairfax County Government
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Announcement
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*
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. Serve
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,
will sign and seal 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:
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:
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.#LI-CP1
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