Principal Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 2, 2026. Parsons scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! Are you a mechanical engineer interested in supporting major infrastructure projects? Want to take your Engineering skills to the next level to work on tough projects that will have a huge impact on the community and the country?
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Parsons is now hiring an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer for our expanding portfolio of federal projects. Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We offer training, development and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. This role is primarily to support the design functions on refurbishment and renovation of small to large complex facility, infrastructure, equipment, and systems. You will work with BIM specialists/designers to review drawings and provide technical input on drawings and specifications suitable for procurement and system installation.
Our Federal Engineered Systems Global Business Unit is a world-class leader in delivering Engineering and Technology enhancing solutions to Federal DoD and Civilian clients. With a history of disruption beginning in 1944, we apply our distinct perspective to help our customers confront the issues of tomorrow in every domain - land, sea, air, space, and cyber. We have provided successful programs, system integration, engineering, modernization, environmental, and construction management support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Army, Navy, and Air Force on Aviation related programs worldwide. Parsons’ numerous programs and long history give us unparalleled experience in program integration, staff support, technology insertion, and on-site support.
This role will be in Parsons’ new design center office located in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee but may require some occasional on-site construction support work at other locations across the US
Ability to obtain a DOE or DOW security clearance.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
- Extract engineering information from CAD drawings.
- Prepare engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
- Complete a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
- Prepare detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
- Prepare and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
- Provide technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical-related design issues.
- Mentor and train junior process engineers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another related field and at least 10+ years of related work experience.
- Professional Engineer Registration in State of Tennessee or ability to obtain one.
- Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.