Remote Position
[Remote] Mechanical Facilities Engineer III
🌍 Remote · United States
💼 Full-time
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Merrick & Company is seeking a Mechanical Facilities Engineer III to support the design and delivery of HVAC and plumbing systems for national defense and mission-critical facilities. The role independently executes engineering design, develops coordinated construction documents, performs QA/QC reviews, supports proposals, and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and government clients.
Responsibilities
- Plan, conduct, and coordinate HVAC and plumbing system design, including engineering calculations, system layout, equipment selection, and development of construction documents
- Prepare coordinated construction documents including plans, details, schedules, and specifications (Divisions 22 and 23)
- Apply engineering judgment to resolve design challenges, including non-standard conditions, coordination conflicts, and constructability issues
- Perform QA/QC reviews of mechanical designs to ensure technical accuracy and code compliance
- Support proposal development, including mechanical scope definition, fee estimates, and schedules
- Interface with Federal, State, and Local government clients and participate in design reviews, charrettes, and technical discussions
Skills
- • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in HVAC and plumbing system design
- • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- • Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship
- • Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, or federal facilities
- • Experience performing engineering calculations and equipment selection for air handling systems, hydronic systems, and building domestic water systems
- • Experience developing coordinated construction documents (plans, details, schedules)
- • Experience developing and coordinating Division 22 and 23 specifications
- • Working knowledge of IMC, IPC, IBC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, and NFPA
- • Familiarity with DoD design criteria (UFC, UFGS)
- • Experience with HVAC load calculation software (e.g., Trane TRACE or equivalent)
- • Proficient in Revit for MEP coordination; familiarity with AutoCAD
- Remote employees must be based in the San Antonio area and able to meet with local clients as needed
- Relocation will be supported
- Periodic travel to project sites and other Merrick offices, including international travel, may be required
- • Experience supporting federal or DoD projects (e.g., USACE, AFCEC, NAVFAC)
- • Experience supporting construction administration (submittals, RFIs, site visits)
- • LEED, Green Globes, or other sustainability accreditation
- • Current passport
Benefits
- Relocation will be supported.
- Remote work is available for employees based in the San Antonio area who can meet with local clients as needed.
- All eligible U.S. employees participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
- Health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
- Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
- Annual performance reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
- Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
- Formal employee recognition programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
- Structured peer mentorship opportunities for support and guidance.
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