Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer supports an upcoming effort at NAWCAD in Patuxent River, MD. They provide mechanical engineering design and production support from project inception through construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering design and production support for new construction and renovation projects
• Develop complete construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations
• Apply knowledge of both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and designers
• Review mechanical engineering work products for code compliance, constructability, and quality assurance
• Cross-discipline coordination to ensure integration of mechanical systems with overall project design
• Estimate design effort and support negotiations with Architectural-Engineering (A/E) firms and General Contractors
• Review contractor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction
• Conduct site visits and field observations to verify existing conditions and support renovation and rehabilitation efforts
• Prepare field reports and provide engineering solutions to technical issues identified by the Government
• Ensure professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of all engineering deliverables under the contract

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of specialized experience in mechanical and plumbing schematic design and design development, evaluation of new and existing commercial facilities, industrial and health care facilities similar to the building types prevalent in the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility (AOR)
• Experience with AUTOCAD
• Knowledge of main mechanical applications software for sizing ductwork and piping systems
• Ability to design DDC control systems including production of the sequences of operation, point lists and control diagrams
• Working knowledge and experience in design and reviewing of main Air and Water Side and steam Mechanical systems
• Practical experience with construction site visits and ability to produce field progress reports as needed
• Able to provide engineering solutions to problems when requested by the Government

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Working knowledge and experience in the latest UFCs, UFGS, NFPA, International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified