Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Bowhead is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to fill the role of Interdisciplinary Engineer and provide engineering services to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Mechanical Engineering Unit (CEU) in Juneau, AK. The position supports projects throughout the 17th Coast Guard District (D17) area of responsibility (AOR).

Responsibilities

• Independent technical reviews, project scope development, field investigation, planning, specifications, drawings (in AutoCAD), cost estimating, problem and conflict resolution, scheduling, and design production
• Facility condition assessments and evaluations throughout D17
• Provide technical and project advice and guidance to CEU Juneau Project Managers
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of professional studies, reports, and analysis
• Collaborate with managers, other engineers/architects, construction project managers, legal staff, contract specialists, and contractor personnel
• Provide technical reviews and review comments for project designs, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build efforts
• Provide technical responses for A/E and contractor requests for information and coordinate with CEU Juneau Project Manager in developing scopes of work for required contract modifications
• Occasional travel to meet with CEU Juneau staff and review contract performance, and travel to operational and construction sites in D17 AOR Alaska Maritime Region

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the Mechanical engineering field
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with AutoCAD
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Demonstrated experience in National Building Codes (IBC, IRC & associated reference codes) and Mechanical Engineering sub-disciplines including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, fuel systems, tanks, pumps, piping, steam, and minor structural, etc.
• Advanced (Master’s and/or PhD) Mechanical degree(s) from an ABET accredited program highly preferred
• Licensed Professional Engineer or other professional licenses, certifications, or specialized training related to position highly desirable
• Additional experience designing projects in Alaska and/or arctic locations and/or demonstrated experience developing/reviewing technical packages for architect and engineering (A/E) services and performance specifications is preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with National Building Codes (IBC, IRC & associated reference codes)
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering sub-disciplines including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, fuel systems, tanks, pumps, piping, steam, and minor structural, etc.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package

Pay

• $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time