Desired Job Experience
A PE and a minimum of 10 years of professional Mechanical Engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience.
Desired Degree
Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) accredited degree in a Mechanical Engineering program from a college or university earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Previous Employment Exposure
FEMA, US Army, NAVFAC, DOD, DOE, National Guard Installations a plus.
Education and/or Experience
- Must have current and proven HVAC design experience—this is most important to NAVFAC.
- Ability to prepare for meetings to address issues at various phases of design.
- Ability to brief managers on various design phases.
- Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in Fire Protection Systems, Firestop Inspections, HVAC & Ductwork, Instrumentation Controls, Testing and Balancing, Air Barrier, Testing Reports, Commissioning Certification, Chiller and Makeup Air Units, Boilers, Pumps, and various other MEP systems.
- The candidate did not demonstrate, "a minimum of 5 years of professional fire protection engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required."
- Demonstrate experience including the application of requirements embedded in the Life Safety Code, International Building Code, UFCs, and NFPA Codes and Standards.
- Design or supervise the design of wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action automatic sprinkler systems, fire pumps, special hazards fire suppression systems, and alarm systems for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Need much more than fire alarm related design experience.
- Perform analysis of fire protection systems and special hazards.
- Manage and review project design specifications and plans and oversee the installation and commissioning of new fire protection and fire suppression systems.
- Knowledge of 5 type of construction and space usage.
- Development of standards and policies and procedures for fire and life safety, fire protection system inspections, and emergency response planning.
- Commissioning and Oversight of Instrumentation Controls, , Wiring Terminations, Fire Alarm Notification, Security System Alarm, Fire Sprinkler Systems, DALT Reporting, TAB Reporting, CX Reporting, Electrical Codes, and Project Closeout
- Vendor familiarity with controls and vendors such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Pritchett, Distech, Honeywell, Trane, Advantor, etc.
- CLIENT Familiarity with USACE Resident Management System (RMS) software database and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements is a plus.
- Computer/IT skills
- Use of EE design software
- Ability to manage/handle multiple projects.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be able to do a site reconnaissance and be able to navigate safely on a construction site.
- Can’t have record: DUI, fellows, child record, etc. Pass a Govt Security Background Check.
- Good oral and written skills
- Must have good professional employment references.
- As reference if candidate can manage multiple projects, has good computer skills, and can complete training and other administrative requirements.
- Has transportation to and from work (valid driver’s license, valid vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance)
- Can work 8 hrs. a day, 5 days a week, 40 hours per week.
Crawford Consulting Services, an equal opportunity employer, is a woman-owned small business that provides full-service construction consulting services for commercial, federal government agencies, and private sector organizations on a worldwide basis. We build dynamic teams dedicated to excellence and the pursuit of success. At Crawford, we offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending plan, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and 401K savings plan with company match.
Candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check, which includes a criminal background check.