Mechanical Design Engineer - Indian Head, MD Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer - Indian Head, MD Engineering

SOC LLC

United States, Maryland, Indian Head

Jun 16, 2025

Mechanical Design Engineer needed for a Direct Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Indian Head, MD.

*Candidate must hold (or be able to obtain) Secret clearance to be considered for this role.

This position will be full-time on-site but requires a candidate to be local to the MD/DC/VA area for occasional travel to a federal site in Indian Head, MD. The position will include interaction and support from SOC personnel at the federal site, as well as from SOC's Chantilly, VA, and Arlington, VA offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Top must-have skills/experience/education:

Job Description:

Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work

Prepare technical memoranda/reports that summarize information, such as preventative maintenance status reports and long-term upgrade budgetary projections

Complete facility design services and support review of designs for compliance with code and energetic manufacturing processes to help our client realize state-of-the-art facilities through construction and commissioning

Support modernizing facilities in compliance with local, state, and federal codes

Collaborate/communicate effectively with other stakeholders internal to, and external to the design team (e.g., engineering and manufacturing departments)

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Minimum GPA of 3.0

A minimum of 8 years experience required, 10+ years is preferred

Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software

Experience with HVAC system design and system selection

Experience with engineering MEP construction drawing sets

Knowledge of mechanical compliance within an energetic manufacturing environment, including industrial systems with strict humidity and temperature requirements and explosion-proof equipment

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

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $126000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $180000.00

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