What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Mechanical Engineer (ON-SITE - Arlington, VA) position at Chinook Systems Inc.?
The Work
As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as an engineering consultant and technical expert on mission-critical infrastructure, systems, and equipment. You will apply professional knowledge of scientific and engineering concepts, principles, phenomena and relationships to assess specific requirements, delineate appropriately engineered designs, and develop preliminary and final design plans, engineering specifications, cost estimates and procurement packages in support of the operation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical. electrical, plumbing, utility and mission critical systems and equipment.
This position is located ON-SITE with our customer in Arlington, VA.
Key Responsibilities
Who is Chinook?
Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.
Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as an engineering consultant and technical expert on mission-critical infrastructure, systems, and equipment. You will apply professional knowledge of scientific and engineering concepts, principles, phenomena and relationships to assess specific requirements, delineate appropriately engineered designs, and develop preliminary and final design plans, engineering specifications, cost estimates and procurement packages in support of the operation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical. electrical, plumbing, utility and mission critical systems and equipment.
This position is located ON-SITE with our customer in Arlington, VA.
Key Responsibilities
- Specify functional requirements.
- Design and test components.
- Analyze designs.
- Integrate components.
- Evaluate overall design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
- Design, analyze, configure, test, and troubleshoot systems.
- Provide project engineering/program management support.
- Offer development and evaluation support.
- Deliver engineering/life cycle support of a complex nature in a narrow area of specification.
- Conduct surveys and investigations at project sites to secure necessary data prior to initiating design work.
- Exhibit persistence and versatility.
- Work both independently as well as part of a team.
- Maintain the highest professional standards.
- Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or directly related field.
- This is an entry-level role; it requires 0-2 years of experience.
- Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Must have proficiency with MS Project, Visio, CAD, BIM, Energy Management or Modeling.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.
- An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
- Relevant experience through employment, internships or education.
- Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
- Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
Who is Chinook?
Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.
Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000