Mechanical Engineer – Fort Hood

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review Quality Assurance work for technical accuracy and completeness, and providing technical guidance on plan, specification and applicable code interpretation.
• Review contractor schedules for conformance with sound construction methodology, sequencing, and contract compliance.
• Review and documentation of principal construction features, requirements, plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings in terms of field construction conditions, and for contract compliance.
• Review the technical aspects of major design, construction, renovation, and alteration projects.
• Review RFIs, submittals, BCOES reviews, and perform plan-in-hand reviews.
• Review and inspect mechanical systems and equipment installed on projects.
• Monitor, document, and support commissioning activities for building systems.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and A-E contract criteria necessary for project completion.
• Review complex and controversial change orders and claims to ensure proper documentation and justification.
• Attend mechanical and plumbing meetings and provide input on Requests for Proposal (RFP) requirements and design compliance.
• Support compliance with LEED requirements incorporated into project designs.
• Attend warranty inspections and assist in obtaining and maintaining contractual warranties.
• Provide field observations, technical evaluations, and recommendations to government personnel.
• Review plans, specifications, schedules, modifications, cost estimates, pay applications, and contract documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college, preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of building commissioning experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Army Corp of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience, preferred.
• Experience reviewing and inspecting HVAC, plumbing, controls, and other mechanical building systems.
• Experience using RMS 3.0, preferred.
• Knowledge of construction administration, commissioning processes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Experience using RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor documentation.
• Knowledge of LEED design and sustainability requirements preferred.

Skills

• Technical writing
• Communication
• Project coordination
• RFI, submittal, and change order review
• LEED design and sustainability knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retail savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.