Fairfax, VA

Engineer Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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13d ago

Mechanical Engineer IV

Zing Recruiting Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA

13d ago

Up to $69/hr Contract Manager Senior Building Automation

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Job Description

Zing Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to lead and manage large-scale capital and renewal projects for a public agency in occupied spaces. This onsite, Fairfax, Virginia contract role requires directing design efforts, resolving construction issues, and delivering cohesive mechanical, plumbing, and building automation systems. The position emphasizes professional engineering oversight, strict adherence to codes, and cost-conscious project execution.

Compensation

USD 69 per hour

Responsibilities

Leads design projects and resolves construction issues as the primary representative for the project team.
Sets project objectives and performance standards. Applies advanced engineering oversight to the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC, building automation systems (BAS), and plumbing for new, renovated, and renewal projects.
Reviews and analyzes HVAC and plumbing plans to ensure code compliance and proper specifications.
Serves as the department subject-matter expert and provides guidance to multiple county departments and agencies.
As a licensed Professional Engineer, uses a strong technical background, design excellence, attention to detail, and quality control to prepare and review mechanical calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets for commercial building mechanical, plumbing, and BAS systems.
Signs and seals own work as a licensed professional mechanical engineer.
Ensures timely completion of assigned projects in line with Facilities Management Department (FMD) quality standards and industry practices, while maintaining financial and operational viability and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and recent relevant experience.
Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering.
Valid driver’s license.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Skills & Attributes

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Comfortable working in both office and active construction site environments.

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs, push 25 lbs, etc.
Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather and indoors in environments of extreme heat and cold.
Dexterity to use hand tools.
Must be able to communicate by phone.
Must drive a motor vehicle.
Vision to see detail drawings, construction, and discern color.

Selection Process

Panel interview and practical exercise may be administered.
Background and driving record checks required.

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21d ago

Data Engineer

Fairfax County Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA

21d ago

$87k - $155k/yr Full time Analytics Apache Airflow Automation

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Job Description

Fairfax County's Department of Information Technology is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and database architectures while upholding data quality and governance. Based onsite in Fairfax, VA, this role collaborates with analytics and AI teams to deliver scalable, secure data solutions, drawing on at least five years of information systems experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, business administration, or a related field. The position offers a salary range of USD 87,024 to 155,120 per year.

Responsibilities

Designs, builds, and maintains ETL pipelines using orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Azure Data Factory and big data frameworks like Spark and Hadoop to transport data from multiple sources into centralized repositories like data warehouses and data lakes.
Manages database and data architecture by designing, implementing, and optimizing storage solutions (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra, AWS S3, Google BigQuery), including schemas, partitioning, indexing, and data modeling to balance performance, scalability, and cost for transactional and analytical workloads.
Ensures data quality, governance, and security through validation rules, anomaly monitoring, metadata/lineage management, compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), encryption, access controls, and auditing in partnership with security teams.
Collaborates with business analysts, data scientists, and developers to provide optimized datasets, improve query performance, integrate APIs, and support data projects for decision-making and innovation.
Builds and manages Snowflake data environments, including initial environment setup, warehouse configuration, role-based access controls, data ingestion pipelines, and performance optimization to support scalable, secure, and cost-efficient analytics.
Manages cross-functional teams supporting data initiatives.
Performs other duties as required to support business intelligence and data efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, business administration, or related field; plus five years of experience in information systems and process redesign, managing and implementing all phases of the systems development life cycle, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Technologies

Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Spark, Hadoop
PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra
AWS S3, Google BigQuery
Snowflake

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing/maintaining ETL pipelines utilizing tools such as Apache Airflow or Azure Data Factory.
Strong experience with big data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop), and cloud storage (e.g., AWS S3, Google BigQuery).
Experience integrating external data sources via APIs or streaming frameworks into centralized repositories.
Experience building or optimizing data lakes or data warehouses, including schema design and partitioning strategies.
Experience implementing data validation rules and anomaly detection to ensure data quality in production pipelines.
Experience managing metadata and data lineage to support governance.
Expertise in relational/NoSQL databases, data modeling, governance, and security best practices.
Proven collaboration skills with analytics/AI teams, including query optimization and dataset preparation.
Excellent technical communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience in working in the public sector.
Experience working in large-scale data environments.

Physical Requirements

Work is generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Selection Procedure

Panel interview and may include exercise.

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23d ago

Data Engineer

CGI Group, Inc. Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA

23d ago

$113k - $223k/yr Full time Senior Alteryx Cloud

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Job Description

CGI Group, Inc. offers a hybrid work arrangement in Fairfax, VA and a competitive annual compensation range of $113,400 to $223,200. This senior data and analytics engineering role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and deploying data solutions across enterprise environments, leading ETL and ELT pipelines, guiding cloud migration, and advancing CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well being programs

Technologies

SQL Server
AWS
Snowflake
Alteryx

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of data and analytics capabilities across enterprise data warehouses, analytic platforms, and cloud native services.
Spearhead ETL/ELT pipeline development, data ingestion, and transformation logic to modernize from on prem SQL Server to cloud data warehouses.
Create and maintain data architecture artifacts, source-to-target mappings, data flow diagrams, and related technical documentation.
Write and optimize code to support monthly and ad hoc data refresh cycles, data validation, and performance requirements on large scale data platforms.
Participate in multi framework Agile delivery by breaking down requirements into user stories, estimating effort, and contributing in sprints with full traceability.
Collaborate with architects, cloud engineers, DBAs, data stewards, and platform operations to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards and security, audit, and governance needs.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipeline components to enable continuous integration and deployment across cloud and on prem environments.
Conduct unit, integration, regression, performance, and security testing; document results and remediate defects as needed.
Support release management activities including packaging, code promotion, version control, and deployment in line with change management policies.
Mentor junior developers, enforce development standards, and participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and security.
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to reliability and performance improvements of EDM platforms.

Requirements

Eight or more years of experience leading data and analytics projects with enterprise scope across on prem and cloud environments.
Strong hands on development experience with SQL Server, ETL/ELT processes, stored procedures, data modeling, and performance tuning in enterprise data warehouses.
Experience developing solutions for cloud based data platforms.
Proven ability to design, document, and implement scalable data ingestion, transformation, and provisioning across complex enterprise ecosystems.
Proficiency in DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, environment configuration, and testing frameworks.
Experience writing, maintaining, and executing test plans, test scripts, automated test suites, and traceability artifacts in line with SDLC standards.
Ability to work within multi team Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
Strong understanding of enterprise change management, release management, and configuration management processes.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

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1mo ago

Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4

Northrop Grumman Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA

1mo ago Closed

$142k - $213k/yr Full time Python Senior Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 23, 2026).

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong Python expertise to lead a small software team in Fairfax, Virginia, building simulation tools for satellite data flow. This 100% onsite position follows a 9/80 schedule and requires an active TS/SCI clearance, aligning with mission-focused development efforts.

Responsibilities

Contribute to architecture decisions by weighing options and technology choices and ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.
Design and implement new software or modify existing code to add new features.
Identify and fix defects while considering the broader impact on the software system.
Develop tests to verify code correctness and ensure alignment with system requirements.
Design, develop, and modify software pipelines and deployment methods to automate development processes, promoting consistency and efficiency.
Collaborate with other teams, including network specialists, to ensure the simulation models relevant parameters accurately.
Lead, mentor, and assign tasks to less experienced software developers to build software capability.
Provide technical updates to the government customer.
Lead efforts to transfer existing software tools and datasets from an Unclassified to a Classified environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance current and within scope at the time of application.
Level 4: Senior Principal level.
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of software development experience (an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a completed Bachelor’s).
Master’s degree with 6 years of software development experience.
PhD with 4 years of software development experience.
Proven experience programming in Python for a minimum of 3 years at a senior level.
Experience in software architecture design patterns.
Experience with version control practices (GitLab preferred).

Technologies

Python
GitLab

Benefits

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Location

Fairfax, VA onsite

Clearance for Start

Yes

Clearance Type

SCI

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

STEM degree
Experience with networking
Experience with developing or using containerized software
Experience with DevOps fundamentals and the maintenance of software pipelines
Experience with productizing software solutions
Experience leading junior software developers
Experience with satellite network management and traffic topology

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2mo ago

Civil Engineer Project Manager

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VA

2mo ago Closed

$115k+/yr Full time Manager AutoCAD AutoCAD Civil 3D

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 28, 2026).

Job Description

Seasoned Project Manager with a Virginia PE license to lead civil land development initiatives in Fairfax from concept through final approvals, emphasizing site plans in Northern Virginia jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Direct civil land development projects from initial concept through final approval and permitting.
Serve as the primary liaison for clients, municipalities, and review agencies.
Oversee and review site plan preparation for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary internal project teams to ensure cohesive progress.
Ensure quality control of engineering plans prior to submission.
Develop and review grading, stormwater management, utility, roadway, and ADA-compliant designs.
Navigate Northern Virginia entitlement, zoning, bonding, and permitting processes.
Support proposal development, project scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
Participate in client meetings, agency meetings, and occasional evening public hearings.

Requirements

Active Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license.
8 to 12 years of civil land development experience.
Proven ability to prepare and manage site plans within Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
Strong project management, coordination, and client communication skills.
Solid understanding of local regulations and entitlement processes.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Experience with HEC-RAS, StormCAD, WaterCAD or comparable engineering software.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment to mentoring junior staff and fostering team development.

Technologies

AutoCAD
Civil 3D
HEC-RAS
StormCAD
WaterCAD

Compensation

USD 115,000 per year

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Engineer Jobs in Fairfax, VA

Mechanical Engineer IV

Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Software Engineer (lead Python programming) – Level 4

Civil Engineer Project Manager

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