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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (PE) | Federal Projects

Arcadis

Location

Washington, DC

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/27/2026

Compensation

$110,000 - $180,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.4%·Filings 122·New hires 57·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support federal facility projects. In this role, you will serve as a Federal Subject Matter Expert, leading mechanical design across multiple projects while working with multidisciplinary teams and federal clients. The position involves approximately 20% travel for site visits and client engagement. You will be responsible for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in the mechanical engineering field.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is required for federal project work.
  • A minimum of 12 years of consulting engineering experience with strong federal project exposure is required.
  • Proven experience delivering IFC design packages is necessary.
  • A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
  • An active Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S. is required, with multi-state preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, including presentation, written, and verbal abilities, are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design teams and mentor junior staff to produce construction-ready design packages.
  • Design facilities across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
  • Have design skill sets in HVAC and Plumbing.
  • Support projects with USACE and NAVFAC.
  • Lead project lifecycle activities including budgets, proposals, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.
  • Engage in business development and client relationship building within government sectors.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and industry standards.

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

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