Staff Mechanical Engineer, HVAC/Plumbing (Federal)

Req number: 37727062

Type: Contract (not temp to hire)

Location: Hill Air Force Base, UT (onsite for the full project)

Schedule: 11/02/2026 to est. 05/03/2027, 40 hrs/week

Must have: U.S. citizen by birth (naturalized not permitted); 3+ years mechanical engineering; federal experience (UFCs, MIL-STDs, UFGS); SECRET clearance or ability to obtain

One opening. Employed through employer of record. Background check and drug screen required before start. Where a listed start date has passed, the full assignment term runs from the actual start date.

Client-side design review role, not a design role. Sit on the government side of federal building projects (offices, labs, server rooms, manufacturing, warehouses, maintenance facilities) reviewing HVAC and plumbing designs, attending review conferences and supporting construction.

Ensure project compliance with applicable codes.

Review HVAC and plumbing deliverables (specifications, drawings, calculations, basis of design) for accuracy, coordination and code compliance.

Create and maintain schedules for small to mid-size projects.

Coordinate with other disciplines, clients and contractors; review submittals and respond to RFIs.

Present to large groups of clients, peers, contractors and end users.

Minimum 3 years as a mechanical engineer.

Federal experience and familiarity with UFCs, MIL-STDs and UFGS.

SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one; U.S. citizen by birth.

Strong HVAC/plumbing design background (industrial, commercial, central plants, boilers, chillers).

Building controls / building automation design; knowledge of sustainable design.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.

Must pass criminal/civil background check, drug screen and motor vehicle records check.

PE license (preferred, not required).Benefits
Contractors working 30 or more hours per week can enroll in benefits through the employer of record:
Medical: four plan options, including two major medical plans with individual deductibles of $1,000 or $4,000 and 80/20 in-network cost sharing, plus two lower-cost plans with flat-fee office visits. All plans cover ACA preventive care at 100% and include Teladoc.
Dental and vision coverage.
Term life insurance and short-term disability.
401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
Dependent care and commuter FSAs.
Optional accident, critical illness, cancer and hospital indemnity coverage.
Medical, dental, vision and life coverage are available for the employee and spouse. Contractors pay the premiums through pre-tax payroll deductions.