Remote New

Mechanical Engineer-Part Time

The Building People
life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan
United States
Sep 22, 2025
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! The Mechanical Engineer provides half-time technical support for federal planning, design, and construction projects ranging from $100K to $5M. The role focuses on evaluating, troubleshooting, and developing scopes of work for mechanical systems, including building automation controls. The Mechanical Engineer supports project development by ensuring designs and repairs are constructible, cost-effective, and compliant with current codes and standards. Required Experience & Skills Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including project development and system commissioning. At least 1 year of experience working with a federal agency on facility project/program development (specifically related to commissioning of existing facilities/control systems). Expertise in building automation controls, including troubleshooting and developing control system repair scopes. Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards. Ability to review drawings, specifications, and project documents for constructability and provide recommendations. Skilled in preparing technical reports and presentations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project). Preferred Experience & Skills Federal project experience. Familiarity with deferred maintenance and recapitalization project development. Experience in facilities condition assessments and validation of repair recommendations. Required Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Preferred Education Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Additional professional certifications in commissioning or building systems (e.g., CxA, ASHRAE certifications). Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government. Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&D Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.