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Mechanical Engineer

Employer
EKFox
Location
Chantilly, VA
Closing date
Aug 20, 2022

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INSPIRED.COMMITTED.CONNECTED. These are the qualities of our work-and of the people who do it. If these qualities are part of your life, too, you'll want to explore a career at EKFox. As part of our creative, can-do team, you'll have the chance to realize your full potential through a wide range of challenging engineering assignments. You can take pride in helping us to design for future generations, working to enrich America's security-at home and abroad-and spearheading exciting new directions in sustainability and energy efficiency. EKFox is an experienced team of talented, motivated individuals who share a passion for solving problems and improving the built environment. We continue to strengthen our commitment to provide a work environment and culture that stimulates creativity, values integrity and encourages professional growth. Position Summary We are looking for an Entry- Mechanical Engineer to join our future. The engineering candidate must be a self-starter and willing to learn, able to work independently and as part of a team, and must be comfortable with the broad scope of cradle-to-grave design engineering. The candidate will be responsible for assisting the project team with HVAC load calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, calculating HVAC equipment sizes, selecting HVAC equipment, and preparing CAD drawings. Additional duties also include researching the latest HVAC technology, preparing technical documents and installation manuals, and hands-on fabrication. Minimum Requirements * ABET Accredited College Degree (BS, in Mechanical Engineering) * US Citizen * 0-5 years of experience * Experience with 2D and/or 3D CAD (SolidWorks Preferred) * Strong communications skills, both written and oral * Computer proficiency, especially on common software packages (MS Office, etc.) * Willingness to learn * Proficiency at self-management within a team environment * Self-starter; able to work independently * Comfortable with shop and hand tools * Able to acquire a US security clearance Desirables * Active US Security Clearance * EIT (Engineering in Training) * Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics Software * Proficient with basic shop tools * Experience with Engineering Calculation Software such as Trane Trace or Carrier HAP * Understanding and experience with residential and/or commercial HVAC systems * AutoCAD Experience About EKFox Specialized Design Group: The Specialized Design Group was formed with the specific objective of addressing the more complex and specialized infrastructure requirements of a select group of confidential clientele which includes work of national interest. In the course of supporting our clients, the Specialized Design Group continues to grow, offering significant opportunities for development and advancement. Contributing to the success of several mission critical markets, the Specialized Design Group allows creative mangers, intuitive engineers and technical experts to grow in a fast paced, team based, broad spectrum, hands on environment. The Specialized Design Group works in close coordination with our clients to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges from inception, identification and definition to fabrication, integration, testing, implementation and continuing support for the life of the system. One day may be designing and troubleshooting satellite based command and control systems for OCONUS facilities and the next may be hands on testing of a specific COTS power system to determine its feasibility for a specific application. Offering proven expertise to our clients in the form of strategic consulting, engineering design, systems integration, testing and commissioning, construction, operations and maintenance, training, research and development and forensic analysis, we know and do what it takes to ensure the mission succeeds and enjoy great satisfaction from knowing the difference our work makes.

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