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Mechanical Engineer Job

Date: Nov 5, 2009

Location: Greenbelt, MD, US

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Mechanical Engineer

Parsons provides landmark planning, environmental, engineering, construction, and facility operation services to the U.S. Government. Our innovative solutions have supported sustainability, space exploration, aviation, chemical weapons clean-up, military installations and ranges and missile defense programs. Our services also support reconstruction efforts after man-made or natural disasters and homeland security initiatives. We make the world a safer place.

PROJECT:

Work to be performed on the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, or other government facilities in the surrounding area. Parsons' contract includes facilities engineering, construction and technical services. The mechanical engineering design position is part of the engineering team. This team member will also have to interact with other Parsons engineering and construction team members as well as the government client.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Performs conventional and moderately-complex engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. The Engineer at this level is proficient in the utilization of standard engineering theories and practices, and Company procedures. Some assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.
Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.
Performs HVAC load calculations and duct static pressure loss calculations.
May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate-size project.
Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
May perform viable and nonviable clean room design

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· BS, Mechanical Engineering
· Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred
· 5-8 years HVAC design experience is required
· 5-8 years of design and field engineering experience with viable and nonviable clean rooms preferred

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :
Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required.

Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at http://www.parsonsjobs.com/ to requisition 01559.
We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.

Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.4 billion in 2008, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We surmount the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate varied facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied our clients' needs for more than 60 years. With nearly 12,000 employees located worldwide, we team with an increasingly diverse group of global customers and stakeholders while maintaining our uncompromising principles of safety, quality, integrity, diversity, innovation and sustainability.


Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segments: Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical


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