Staff Mechanical Engineer
ARA2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support complex Department of Defense (DoD) infrastructure modernization and advanced manufacturing facility programs in Arlington, VA.
About the Role
As a Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a technical integrator between process design teams, equipment vendors, and Architectural & Engineering (A&E) subcontractors. Your responsibilities will include managing facility design coordination, reviewing and validating A&E submittals, ensuring facility systems support mission-critical production processes, and providing project coordination support to senior program management. This role requires you to track submittals, evaluate subcontractor progress, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in facility design, industrial systems, or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting mechanical and facility construction drawings.
- Experience coordinating with A&E firms or multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience reviewing subcontractor deliverables and tracking performance against scope.
- Familiarity with utility systems (HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, electrical distribution interfaces, fire protection).
- Experience supporting technical submittals to government or regulated clients.
- Strong understanding of drawing review processes and configuration control.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related with 3-5 years of relevant experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting DoD or federal infrastructure programs.
- Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design standards.
- Experience integrating industrial equipment into facility layouts.
- Experience supporting cost and schedule tracking within engineering programs.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification (preferred but not required).
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
ARA
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to problems that improve our safety, security, and way of life. ARA is an international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically excellent solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We provide in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services. Interested in a career at ARA? Visit www.ara.com to learn more about ARA or careers.ara.com to view current ARA job opportunities.
Arlington, VA