Mechanical Engineer (Engineer IV)

Salary : $85,318.48 - $142,197.95 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00878
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
Closing Date: 7/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

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.

Note: This position is designated as an Essential Employee.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(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:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Professional Mechanical Engineer License for the state of Virginia (Required). 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.

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. in commercial building HVAC, Building Automation, and plumbing design, construction and energy management.
• 3 Years' 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.
• Experience working 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.
• Experience as the lead Professional Mechanical P.E. directly responsible for the designing and construction of life cycle mechanical systems and component replacement in occupied mission critical commercial buildings.
• Strong background in energy management informing, validating and optimizing commercial building mechanical, automation and plumbing systems design and operation.
• Experience with contract/project management with strong contract management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs, 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 and may include written/plan review exercise.

Note: This job announcement is listed with a closing date of July 18, 2025 and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home 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. TTY 703-222-7314. 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:

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Non-Merit Positions

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

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

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

03

Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not Applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Did you attend a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Mechanical Professional Engineer license?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently possess a valid Mechanical Professional Engineering license in a state other than Virginia?

• Yes
• No

09

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you currently possess. Check all that apply.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Architect License
• None of the above

10

In reference to the previous question, please indicate the state(s) in which you are licensed. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
11

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate mechanical engineering or architectural field do you possess?

• 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 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 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 or more years

13

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 or more years

14

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 or more years

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 systems and component replacement in 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

Please indicate the value of single project design 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
• Other

17

This position is considered "essential," which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of weather emergencies?

• Yes
• No

18

The physical requirements of the position include the ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs., push 25lbs, etc. Are you willing and able to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

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