Mechanical Engineer

Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34953

Duration: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate mechanical design drawings, specifications, and submittals for compliance with USACE and federal design standards.
• Provide engineering oversight during construction phases, including field inspections, testing, and verification of mechanical systems.
• Support design development for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and structural disciplines to ensure design integration and system performance.
• Prepare technical reports, design analyses, and recommendations to support project delivery.
• Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering, and life-cycle cost evaluations.
• Conduct field inspections and quality assurance surveillance for mechanical systems and related works.
• Monitor Contractor Quality Control (QC) operations to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Receive, review, and process submittals and shop drawings using RMS; ensure proper documentation, review, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit daily inspection reports documenting progress, labor, materials, and any observed deficiencies.
• Maintain records of materials, test results, and “as-built” conditions.
• Conduct joint, pre-final, and final inspections and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Inspect safety precautions and enforce corrective measures for noncompliance.
• Participate in commissioning and testing of mechanical and control systems.
• Review construction materials, workmanship, and adherence to approved submittals.
• Inspect installations of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.
• Verify performance of testing and collect samples for laboratory analysis.
• Monitor project progress and estimate work completion percentages.
• Assist with coordination for utility relocations (mechanical systems).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, construction, or project inspection (USACE or federal experience preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC, UFC, NFPA, and USACE engineering procedures.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules and safety plans.
• Ability to travel to project sites within the USACE Caribbean District as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work on USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal design/construction projects.
• Experience with backup power systems, renewable energy, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Familiarity with design-build delivery and government submittal processes.
• Knowledge of LEED or sustainable design standards.
• Experience overseeing major civil works and vertical construction projects such as hurricane gates, Army reserve centers, schools, and housing facilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off & holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral program