Mechanical Jobs in Washington, Virginia

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Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering - Arlington, VA

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia, PA in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Project Manager in our Arlington, VA office to manage select projects while developing and growing a group that is capable of executing large scale projects on a regional and national basis. This person will also provide technical expertise, serve as a resource to the staff, and support the sales efforts by establishing and maintaining client relationships. The position is viewed as a dynamic and entrepreneurial position that helps drive change, internally and externally, through the firm. The Project Manager is responsible for not only their projects but helping those around them. The candidate should view this as a high growth position with the opportunity for advancement. At Bala, we believe in collaboration, and that we as a whole are better than the sum of our parts, so we actively share work and knowledge across all five of our offices. Primary responsibilities will include: Manage Projects • The emphasis may be in relation to Real Estate, Highrise, Tenant Improvement, Mission Critical, Life Sciences and/or Building Infrastructure, dependent upon skill set. • Project management functions including scope responsibilities, client management, scheduling, and financials. • Vet company processes and provide input. • Develop and support assistant project managers eventually capable of performing independently on similar project types. Mentor Staff • Be a technical resource for the staff. • Utilize quality control reviews to reinforce technical lessons and company processes. • Complete internal peer reviews and provide input in multi-discipline page turns, across all offices, to assist in the development of a comprehensive design. • Perform page turns prior to all major project deliverables. • Provide input utilizing sound engineering principles. • Provide input on individual staff member performance, advancement, and potential. Enterprise Management • Review workforce projections and determine how they relate to staffing. • Identify times and strategies to manipulate design schedules to work with staffing. • Drive ownership, accountability and culture through the company. • Interact with partners and executives on a regular basis to further the growth and quality agenda of the firm. • Marketing / Business Development Support • Identify potential business opportunities. • Work with the leadership team to develop fees on complex projects. • Develop and maintain client relationships. • Grow the volume and footprint of the office market sectors. The requirements for this position include: • At least eight years’ experience in engineering consulting or adjacent field (construction, owner’s representative, etc.) • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant field • PE license preferred • Strong technical writing skills • Knowledge of building codes • Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills • Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. Bala offers comprehensive benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package • 401(k) with employer match • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan) • Employee Referral Program • Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. Follow us @balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested. #LI-Onsite

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Automatic Equipment Mechanic

Compensation Grade: T19 Salary Range: $34.32-$44.61 Opening Date: July 25, 2025 Closing Date: August 9, 2025 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date. As an Automatic Equipment Mechanic, you will maintain the operation of automatic gates, doors, and lighting systems to help ensure the safety of airport travelers. Automatic Equipment Mechanic (AEM) This is a full performance (journey) level position. Serves in the Electronics and AEM Section of the Electrical Division in the Engineering and Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Inspects, adjusts, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of automatic doors, gates, equipment, lighting, and related electrical control systems up to 480 volts. Performs related functions. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Services all electronically controlled and electrically, pneumatically, and hydraulically operated overhead doors, high speed horizontal vehicle doors, Mobile Lounge or Plane Mate access Duncan doors, related controls for overhead doors, potable water cabinets, hydraulic ramps and lifts, baggage conveyors, and transit treads. Performs daily, quarterly, and annual inspections and preventive maintenance on automatic pedestrian doors and vehicle security gates according to manufacturers' specifications and checklists. Ensures operation of hydraulic lifts and ramps, motors, motor drive coupling, solenoids, and transformers. Troubleshoots problems, prioritizing for security, safety, and inconvenience to the airlines or traveling public. Diagnoses and repairs problems that may be caused by faulty relays and circuitry shorts in control panels or malfunctioning detectors, transmissions, electric motors, hydraulic accumulators, or drive mechanisms. Performs visual and electrical examinations. Troubleshoots lighting controls systems to the component level and replaces components. Updates operating software and parameters of software for computerized lighting control systems in terminals and concourses. Replaces damaged door panels, door tracks, cable drums, and coil springs when repairing overhead and Duncan doors. Repairs drive mechanism, straightens frames, and adjusts limit switches and brake controls on vehicle security gates and barriers. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Four years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of automatic equipment. One of the four years of experience must include specializing in installation, test, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of automatic equipment and systems, including electrically, pneumatically, and hydraulically operated systems. Full performance (journey) level knowledge of and skill in automatic equipment installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement. Ability to rapidly acquire technical knowledge of new equipment and systems as they come on line and off warranty. Skill in using tools, technical manuals, schematics, materials, and other equipment and guides in journey level automatic equipment work. Ability to perform detailed analysis of data and information (schematics and technical guides). Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures to do so. Ability to speak and write effectively. Skill in using a computer, computerized work order system, and time and attendance system. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Licensed as Journey Electrician (or higher) or certification, license, or training certificate related to electrical or automatic equipment. EDUCATION A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED). CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED A state driver's license in good standing. NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS Operates vehicle landside and airside (requires AOA permit). Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors. May be subject to potential hazards common to the airport environment, such as moving equipment and live circuitry. Wears personal protective gear, as needed. Work requires moderate to heavy physical exertion (lifting objects up to 80 pounds). May bend, stoop, crouch, and work in a cramped position or work at heights of 25 feet. May be subject to adverse weather conditions and high noise levels. Is subject to hold-over and recall on a 24-hour basis for essential services and emergencies such as snow removal. #WP A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.

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Mechanic Trainee

If you’re hard-working, mechanically-inclined, and want to be part of a trusted and dedicated team of professionals, we’d like to hear from you. We offer on-the-job training to people looking for a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. Grow with a company that you can be proud of. Our team offers a full line of commercial and residential garage door products and services. Products include garage doors, operators, loading dock equipment and more. Services include sales, installations, and 24-hour repairs. The Mid-Atlantic Door Group, Inc., distributors of Overhead Door Corporation products, started in 1973 and now consists of eight office and warehouse locations which have been strategically placed to best service our markets throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We proudly offer the industry's best in both residential and commercial garage door products and services. In addition to doors and operators, we also offer a complete line of loading dock equipment for our commercial customers. Along with sales and installations, we also provide the area's most trusted garage door repairs, with emergency service available 24-hours a day. Our staff and technicians use the most up-to-date systems to assist our customers with all of their garage door needs. Are you interested in becoming a part of our winning team? Overhead Door Company of Washgington DC seeks ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization. Whether you are a recent graduate, have decades of experience, or you are looking for a career change, we have opportunities for all backgrounds. From service and installation trainees and technicians, to project managers, estimators, and sales team members — there is room for you to grow your career with Overhead Door. To be considered for employment you must: • Be 18 years old at the time of application • Be a US citizen or be entitled to work in the USA • Have a valid drivers license and good driving record • Ability to pass a government security clearance test • Pass a pre-employment drug screen (drug free workplace) • Pass a written aptitude exam If YOU are this person you are encouraged to apply. Please apply at: 8641 Virginia Meadows Drive Manassas, VA 20109 www.OverheadDoors.com/careers OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF WASHINGTON , DC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER keywords: carpenter, mechanic, construction, labor, helper, technician, windows, doors, garage, service, installation, welder Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • Health Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Referral Program • Vision Insurance License: • Drivers (Required) Work Location: • Multiple locations • On the road This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Overtime • On call Company's website: • www.OverheadDoors.com Work Remotely: • No Job Type: Full-time License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person

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Overview

Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Washington, VA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which blends hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1,000,000 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a significant presence in Virginia, and projects an 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $1,540 per week in Washington, VA, with an annual overtime average of $79,980. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $149,927 annually for experienced professionals.

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