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Mechanical Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

$90k–$110k/yr

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Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid) Job Description: OTJ is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who is PE certified in Washington, D.C. This role focuses on the planning, design, and execution of mechanical systems f…

Skills: Mechanical Design, PE Certification, Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700

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Mechanical Engineer

OTJ Architects

Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Hybrid

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  • $90k–$110k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 8d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Serve as the Engineer of Record for mechanical design projects, producing and reviewing construction documents for various facility types. Coordinate with multidisciplinary AEC teams and manage construction administration services including site visits and RFI responses.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5-10 years of experience in an AEC consulting environment. Must hold an active PE license in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and be a U.S. citizen.

Full job description

Mechanical Engineer
(Hybrid)
 
Job Description:
OTJ is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who is PE certified in Washington, D.C.  This role focuses on the planning, design, and execution of mechanical systems for a wide range of building and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, experience, and a collaborative mindset suited for multidisciplinary AEC environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for Mechanical design projects, including sealing and signing construction documents
  • Design and document mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, mixed-use, and/or government facilities
  • Produce and review drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical narratives
  • Coordinate closely with architects, structural, civil, and MEP engineering teams throughout design development and construction
  • Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy and firm standards are met
  • Support construction administration services, including shop drawing and submittal reviews, RFI responses, site visits, field observations, and closeout documentation
  • Interface with AHJs and utility providers across MD, VA, and DC for permitting and design approvals
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers; provide technical oversight and guidance
  • Support project management activities such as scope development, scheduling, and fee estimates
  • Contribute to proposals, interviews, and business development efforts as needed
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited)
  • 5–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering within an AEC consulting environment
  • Active PE license in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC
  • Strong working knowledge of NFPA, ICC, ASHRAE, and local jurisdictional codes
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in Trane Trace 700 Load Calculation Software.
  • Experience coordinating within BIM and multidisciplinary design teams
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
About OTJ:
OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 35+ years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award-winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth. We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.

Application:
Qualified candidates should send resume to [email protected].  Email must include number of years with mechanical engineer experience, if PE certified in Washington DC, and if a U.S. citizen.  Because this position may support federal government projects that require U.S. citizenship as a bona fide occupational qualification, we are unable to move forward with candidates who do not meet this requirement.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
OTJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

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Mechanical EngineeringPE LicenseAEC ConsultingNFPAICCASHRAERevitAutoCADTrane Trace 700BIMEngineer of RecordConstruction DocumentsHealthcare FacilitiesGovernment FacilitiesMixed-use DesignTechnical Narratives

About OTJ Architects

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We’re imagining the next generation of people-focused design solutions.

Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
LinkedIn followers
17,929

OTJ Architects is a premier architecture and design practice that partners with leading organizations at key moments of transition in their development. With offices nationwide, OTJ delivers enduring human centric solutions that promote diversity, wellness, and sustainability across the commercial real estate, corporate, government, life sciences, multi-family, arts, culture, and education, as well as nonprofit sectors. Signature recent projects include workplaces for Booz Allen Hamilton, Five Guys, and PBS, as well as Adobe, BMW, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund; the reimagining of Visitation Frederick as a commercial mixed use and hospitality destination; the design and delivery of the new Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort as well as the renovation of the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in our capital. For more information, please visit otj.com

Offices: 580 Water St SW, Suite 300, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US · 275 Canal St, 3rd Floor, New York, 10013, US · 169 W Flagler St, Suite 727, Miami, Florida 33131, US · 8 California St, Suite 600, San Francisco, California 94111, US · 7 Liberty Sq, Suite 200, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, US

Commercial DesignInterior ArchitectureNonprofit DesignLEED & Sustainable DesignGSA Schedule ContractsCorporate DesignAssociation DesignCapital ImprovementsSCIF DesignArchitectural Branding
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About OTJ Architects

LinkedInVisit site

We’re imagining the next generation of people-focused design solutions.

Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
LinkedIn followers
17,929

OTJ Architects is a premier architecture and design practice that partners with leading organizations at key moments of transition in their development. With offices nationwide, OTJ delivers enduring human centric solutions that promote diversity, wellness, and sustainability across the commercial real estate, corporate, government, life sciences, multi-family, arts, culture, and education, as well as nonprofit sectors. Signature recent projects include workplaces for Booz Allen Hamilton, Five Guys, and PBS, as well as Adobe, BMW, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund; the reimagining of Visitation Frederick as a commercial mixed use and hospitality destination; the design and delivery of the new Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort as well as the renovation of the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in our capital. For more information, please visit otj.com

Offices: 580 Water St SW, Suite 300, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US · 275 Canal St, 3rd Floor, New York, 10013, US · 169 W Flagler St, Suite 727, Miami, Florida 33131, US · 8 California St, Suite 600, San Francisco, California 94111, US · 7 Liberty Sq, Suite 200, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, US

Commercial DesignInterior ArchitectureNonprofit DesignLEED & Sustainable DesignGSA Schedule ContractsCorporate DesignAssociation DesignCapital ImprovementsSCIF DesignArchitectural Branding
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