Mechanical Engineer - Federal Sector

About the Role

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. As an ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology. This full-time, onsite position will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on critical infrastructure improvement projects at an active healthcare campus in Alabama, providing construction period services, project management support, commissioning support, quality assurance, and technical oversight throughout construction execution, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the VA's onsite technical representative during construction activities, providing mechanical engineering expertise and oversight
• Perform daily field inspections to monitor construction progress, workmanship, quality, deficiencies, and corrective actions
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, construction drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and established quality requirements
• Review contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings, schedules, proposed changes, and other construction documentation for technical compliance
• Provide technical oversight and recommendations related to HVAC, plumbing, mechanical utilities, boiler systems, water distribution, and other facility infrastructure systems
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with VA personnel, contractors, design teams, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders
• Assist with project scheduling, cost monitoring, risk management, progress tracking, and project reporting
• Identify potential technical or constructability issues and provide recommendations to support timely resolution
• Support commissioning activities, including system testing, testing and balancing, equipment startup, functional performance testing, training, and turnover
• Review commissioning documentation and assist in verifying that mechanical systems are installed, tested, and operating in accordance with project requirements
• Assist with the review of contractor pay applications, project documentation, commissioning reports, punch lists, and closeout packages
• Monitor corrective work and verify completion of identified deficiencies and punch-list items
• Support project closeout and turnover activities to ensure required documentation, testing, training, and system acceptance requirements are completed
• Maintain accurate and organized field records, inspection reports, technical documentation, and project correspondence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in mechanical engineering, construction management, construction administration, commissioning, facility infrastructure, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing systems, mechanical utilities, boiler plants, water distribution systems, or similar systems
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and change proposals
• Experience conducting field inspections and providing construction oversight on active construction projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction practices, applicable codes, engineering standards, and quality assurance requirements
• Ability to identify construction deficiencies and provide sound technical recommendations for corrective action
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and communicate effectively with government personnel, contractors, designers, and project stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite Owner's Representative role and coordinate multiple technical and project management priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project experience
• Healthcare facility construction experience
• Federal agency or Department of Defense (DoD) construction experience
• Experience with utility infrastructure upgrades, plumbing rehabilitation, central energy plants, boiler systems, and commissioning activities
• Experience working on occupied healthcare campuses and coordinating construction activities in active medical environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full medical and dental insurance
• 401(K) plan