Principal Engineer, MEP & Building Systems

The role

This person will act as the resident technical authority for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building controls across the facility portfolio. They will lead site due diligence, design reviews, and construction oversight to support advanced manufacturing and defense technology operations.

What you will do

• Participate in due diligence site walks to evaluate MEP systems and utility capacity
• Develop MEP-focused due diligence checklists and evaluation frameworks
• Review project milestone design packages for adequacy, code compliance, and cost-effectiveness
• Provide technical direction on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation
• Translate business line operational needs into MEP programming criteria and Basis of Design narratives
• Develop and maintain internal MEP design standards and Basis of Design guidelines
• Walk active project sites to verify MEP installations meet approved drawings and codes
• Support commissioning activities and functional performance testing
• Serve as a technical resource to diagnose and resolve MEP system issues
• Coordinate with stakeholders including Security, Manufacturing, and Facilities Management

Required qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Eletrical Engineering
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in MEP engineering, building systems design, or MEP-focused construction management
• Deep technical knowledge in HVAC, electrical power distribution, plumbing, process piping, fire protection, and building automation/controls
• Experience reviewing and critiquing A/E design documents
• Background in site due diligence and utility infrastructure assessment
• Experience translating operational requirements into MEP programming criteria and Basis of Design documents
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls drawings
• Working knowledge of IBC, IMC, IPC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE 90.1, and applicable state energy codes
• Corporate or owner’s-representative experience
• Ability to lead stakeholders with different levels of infrastructure knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills to support multiple concurrent projects

Nice to have

• Experience with advanced manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, or mission-critical facility MEP systems
• Familiarity with secure facilities and government construction standards, including ICD-705 and TEMPEST-related requirements
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business
• Professional certifications such as CEM, LEED AP, CxA, or ASHRAE certifications
• Experience developing or managing enterprise-level MEP design standards and specification libraries
• Proficiency with energy modeling tools, load calculation software, and electrical analysis tools
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, or similar platforms
• Excel proficiency

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Design & Construction team delivers the factories, labs, offices, and secure spaces that enable the company to design, build, and deploy advanced defense technology.