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USD 100000–165000/yr

Senior O&M Mechanical Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Indian HeadFull Timesenior
EngineeringMechanical EngineerTrades & Skilled Labor
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ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients.

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ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to independently develop mechanical designs for renovations and upgrades to existing buildings at a federal site. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting operations and maintenance of building mechanical equipment such as HVAC, pumps, compressors, and blowers.  
 
The position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG’s Fairfax and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.  
  • Plan, implement, or monitor preventative maintenance programs (e.g., inspections, testing, and maintenance) that comply with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines 
  • Provide engineering support toward documenting and/or troubleshooting operational issues with mechanical equipment 
  • Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues 
  • Identify and document potential capital improvement projects necessary to improve operations by conducting site visits to document existing conditions, developing new requirements based on planned use, and creating preliminary scopes or budgetary cost estimates 
  • Perform mechanical design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party or in-house design efforts 
  • Assess compliance of design packages with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), codes, and regulations as well as end-user requirements 
  • Knowledge and experience working with related equipment and systems such as HVAC, pumps, compressors, and blowers 
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders, internal and external 
  • Serve as a project manager on some assigned projects 
  • A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred but not required 
  • At least eight years of experience with a mechanical engineering degree or at least ten years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline 
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders 
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills 
  • Experience working with AutoCAD and SolidWorks 
  • Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment 
  • Experience with Process Control Systems such as programmable logic controller (PLC) ladder logic and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming is a plus 
  • Specific experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens systems is a plus 
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering 
  • Knowledge to apply engineering skills toward process equipment, facility operations, and maintenance 
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations 
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Indian Head, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US
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    Posted
    November 4, 2025
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) supports clients in protecting the environment and improving public health through a wide range of consulting services.

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    ErgSenior O&M Mechanical EngineerUSD 100000–165000