Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Arlington, DC, often begins with a structured apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical education, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 195,452 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Arlington, DC. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Arlington earn an average of $1,153 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $15,400 annually. Educational institutions, trade unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
Be part of a team shaping the future of building design and engineering. AE Works is an award-winning firm recognized among the top U.S. A/E firms by Architectural Record and ENR Mid-Atlantic, celebrated for our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social impact as a certified B Corp. Our mission is simple but powerful: to make building projects a better value. At AE Works, we turn complex challenges into impactful, lasting solutions that unlock the full potential of the built environment, enabling our clients to achieve their important missions and create meaningful change. Why AE Works? Our people are our difference. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every voice matters and the best ideas win. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside architects, engineers, cost estimators, and construction managers with expertise spanning healthcare, higher education, and government markets. We’re shaping the future with the latest technology and a passion for design excellence. Position Overview AE Works is seeking a skilled and registered Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll lead the design and management of HVAC systems for a variety of building projects, from new construction to renovations. You’ll work closely with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables at each stage. You will play a key role in project coordination, offering technical advice and solutions to meet project goals. Location: Arlington, VA with travel to client and project sites. Responsibilities • Mechanical Design: Lead the design and construction administration of HVAC systems for building projects, both new construction and renovation, within various market segments. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations while maintaining design efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout project phases. • Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrate extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, HVAC design, and materials science, which is essential for providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Bring expertise in industry standards, safety regulations, and emerging technologies crucial for managing complex mechanical systems, optimizing performance, and driving innovation within the team. • Client Collaboration: Serve as a primary contact with client and consultants for mechanical engineering design on projects. Work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and requirements. Develop custom mechanical solutions that enhance energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness while meeting necessary regulations and ensuring both functionality and reliability. Travel as needed for on-site collaboration, project assessments, and presentations. • Technical Documentation: Lead the development of technical documentation, including system specifications, technical reports and narratives, and construction documents. • Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough quality assurance reviews and evaluations of both your work and the work the broader team to ensure the systems designed will perform efficiently, safely, and reliably, while also meeting client requirements. • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest advancements in mechanical design and building industry regulations. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance performance and reliability. Mentor and develop the engineering team, championing design standards and fostering professional growth. • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. • Opportunity Development & Client Engagement: Participate in interviews and presentations to support new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships. Qualifications • Experience: 5+ years of building industry experience. • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. • Licensure: PE license required, with the ability to pursue additional state licenses as needed. • Technical Skills: Skilled with using cloud based and mobile technology for collaboration. Proficiency in Revit and other relevant design software. • Attributes: Exceptional communication and listening skills, capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously. Strong leadership and organizational abilities, along with a commitment to actively engage and contribute to our company culture. Why Join Us? At AE Works, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find a place to grow, innovate, and contribute to a culture of excellence. With generous benefits, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we support our people in building fulfilling careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO is the law AE Works uses E-Verify . You have the Right to Work .
See More Details >>Job Description This Opportunity WSP USA is initiating a search for a Full-time Mechanical / Critical Systems’ Commissioning Agent for our New Yorkoffice. Other office locations considered are New Jersey, Philadelphia and Virginia. Job Description Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes (new/re/retro/continuous), energy auditing and building retrofit applications, support for sustainability certification applications, and measurement and verification techniques. WSP USA offers excellent growth opportunities: Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm. Initially, you will work under the supervision, training, and guidance of the senior commissioning leadership. Preliminary participation in business development activities will also be encouraged. Specific Requirements • Proficient with Computer Room / Data Center HVAC systems • Experience with Chillers, DX and Chilled water Computer Room Air Conditioning Units and systems • Experience with witnessing and executing pre-functional, functional and integrated mechanical and electrical testing. • Good understanding of the architectural, engineering and construction industry. • Experience with sustainable design practices or facilities operations is preferred. • Ability to work independently and provide supervision in a highly collaborative team environment. Your Impact • Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site during various construction phases, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project energy auditing actions, validation, and commissioning. • Perform professional building and system commissioning work by conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layout, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and installation or operating permits. • Develop and configure, testing specifications, and readiness plans; preparing and updating checklists/punch lists and cost estimates that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients. • Involved from project inception to completion for commissioning work deliverables throughout the various project work phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, integration, installation, and operation. • Assist with advanced technologies, monitoring, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications, implementing future-ready solutions with building systems operating standards. • Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to commissioning and retro commissioning of building systems including Electrical Switchgear, distribution, electrical backup systems and automation. • Assist cross-functional teams with executing project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos. • Assist with commissioning and operational plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses. • Maintain quality control standards, document logs of control and equipment functionality testing and verification, and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting. • Assist with development and scoping of medium- to large-sized commissioning projects. • Provide guidance and training to entry-level to mid-level commissioning staff. • Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to navigate, improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or installation/operational issues or opportunities. • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities. • Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. • Collaborate with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately funded building improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities. • Remain current in latest commissioning techniques and practices. • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering or Construction-related field or equivalent years of related industry experience. • 5-7+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building and systems commissioning experience. • Knowledge of building commissioning principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues. • Technical knowledge of HVAC and building systems to evaluate and test the performance of these systems • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification. • Total facilities commissioning experience preferred Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree is preferred. • Essential or enhancing professional licensure/certification. • Knowledge of Electrical systems’ coordination and SKM, E-Tap, E-Z Power for Short Circuit /Coordination /Arc Flash programs. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $99,800 - $135,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. About WSP ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
See More Details >>Product Engineer - Integrated Manufacturing The Product Engineer must be able to create detailed 3D models and assemblies of electrical equipment and products using AutoCAD Inventor. Ability to produce complete and accurate production drawing packages for use by the production and prefabrication teams. Collaborate with operations leaders, project teams, and other stakeholders to understand design requirements and project goals. Responsibilities • Interpret design concepts, markups, and technical specifications to develop buildable models and drawings. • Ensure models and drawings comply with internal design standards, quality expectations, and production capabilities. • Revise and update drawings based on feedback from project teams or production personnel. • Work closely with the Product Engineering team to improve design processes and standards. • Assist in the development of templates, libraries, and standard parts within AutoCAD Inventor to drive efficiency. • Support the resolution of design-related challenges during fabrication or installation. Qualifications: • Associate’s Degree or higher in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred. • 2+ years of experience in CAD drafting or product design using AutoCAD Inventor. • Proficiency in developing 3D models and production drawings. • Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD 2D is a plus. • Knowledge of electrical systems and HVAC components is highly preferred. • Ability to interpret construction drawings, schematics, and technical specifications. • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality. • Excellent collaboration and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience: • Experience in electrical construction, manufacturing, or prefabrication environments. • Familiarity with fabrication methods and production processes. • Experience creating equipment models for modular or prefabricated assemblies. Qualifications Excellent benefits package includes: • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Supplemental Insurance: Accident & Critical Illness • FSA • 401K & ROTH 401K • Paid Time Off • Company Paid Holidays • Bonus Plan #IND123
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