Mechanical Engineer III
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Feb 15, 2019
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for:
- Designing HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, plumbing and process piping for laboratory renovations and facilities improvements
- Providing technical guidance to contractors, A&Es, scientific personnel and maintenance shops
- Reviewing A/E plans and specifications
- Establishing specifications for new equipment
- Ensuring compliance with engineering practices and established laws, codes, regulations, and standards
- Performing on-site technical inspections of equipment and systems to ensure design and specification compliance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
- In addition to the educational requirements, a minimum of four (4) years of experience in engineering design of HVAC and piping systems.
- Experience designing using AutoCAD software
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in mechanical design of laboratory renovations and campus utilities
- Experience in laboratory construction and facilities maintenance
- Familiarity with scientific/laboratory equipment and experience in the design of BSL2 laboratories
- Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training
Expected Competencies:
- Ability to multi task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with all levels of personnel through written and oral presentations
- Ability to work in a team and communicate with management
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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