Mechanical Engineer; Engineer IV

Position: Mechanical Engineer (Engineer IV)
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$5,000 Signing Bonus
* This position includes a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for new county hires.

Under the guidance and general direction of the Project Coordinator (Principal Engineer) and/or Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction, incumbent 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 development and management of 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.

Other duties include:

• Responsible and authorized to lead design projects and resolve construction issues as primary representative of Fairfax County.
• Establish 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 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.

To learn more about the position, watch our video here.

Note:

This position is designated as an Essential Employee

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, four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field. Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license is required.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license
• 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 of a maximum of six months to this requirement pending the Virginia Board for Professional Engineers decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid professional mechanical engineer license in the state of Virginia.
• 5 Plus years' experience as a lead mechanical P.E. responsible for design and sealing of commercial building mechanical and plumbing system projects.
• 3 years of experience as a lead mechanical P.E. with design of commercial building automation systems managing commercial building HVAC systems and…