Job Summary
- Location
- Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
- Industries
- Other/Not Classified
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Job Reference Code
- 4732
Mechanical Engineer
About the Job
Who we are and what we do...
Chugach Alaska Corporation and Subsidiaries
Our Mission is to set the standard for first-class business services in the global market. We offer an exciting work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits.
Chugach Alaska Corporation and Subsidiaries
Our Mission is to set the standard for first-class business services in the global market. We offer an exciting work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits.
Chugach is a unique organization, capable of meeting the needs of government and private industries through a long-range program of business planning, training, and sound business practices. Chugach also provides complete project services to our clients, including design and construction of commercial and government facilities.
The Chugach family of companies consists of several subsidiaries and joint ventures that offer our clients professional assistance which combines high-quality base operations and maintenance services with state-of-the-art management services. Chugach's success is based on an integrated management strategy, fostered by the vision of the Board and fueled by the commitment of our exceptionally skilled employees - who remain diligently focused on customer satisfaction.
EEO/AA Employer. Native Preference Applies Pursuant PL93-638.
EEO/AA Employer. Native Preference Applies Pursuant PL93-638.
Summary/General Description of Responsibilities:
To serve as a professional mechanical engineer, performing design duties in support of a military installation or complex.
Essential Duties & Functions:
· Acts as the OPR (office of primary responsibility) for projects assigned to insure programming requirements are complete, design requirements are complete, funding coordination is complete in order to deliver a complete project, ready to advertise for construction contract award.
· Performs planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering. Develops/reviews designs, plans, and specifications for water and sewage (plumbing); heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); fire suppression, control, and alarm systems and other systems of major size and complexity for use in facilities such as multi-story office buildings, large steam plants, hospitals, and similar structures.
· Serves as consulting mechanical engineer on all mechanical related design aspects of assigned projects. Provides professional consultations on a wide range of unforeseen problems. Provides advice to requesting organizations. Consults with contractors, architect and engineer (A&E) firms, and contracting officers to resolve problems, regulatory limitations, and to exchange information and expedite work.
· Coordinates the preparation of and reviews A&E statements of work (SOW). Provides criteria and standards for specialized, difficult, or unusual project requirements. Reviews preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates of A&E firms or another government agency to achieve design excellence and compliance with requirements. Serves on the A&E selection board and acts as the technical representative to the contracting officer in negotiation and administration of design contracts. May be involved in construction contract source selection boards. May act as a technical expert for the Project Management on dispute claims resolution for contract work.
· Coordinates projects with other engineers in other disciplines or with architects. Applies knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination required to ensure all design considerations have been addressed.
· Keeps abreast of emerging technologies for programmed development. Uses computers/computer software such as information management programs, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work. Keeps current in relevant software applications.
· Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Observes that federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities.
· Create mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection facility systems) design packages for construction and modification packages for project change orders.
1. Perform energy analyses, operational studies, and technical investigations to identify and select the best mechanical systems for design projects.
2. Perform mechanical engineering calculations to size and specify mechanical system components.
3. Create design drawings.
4. Create, compile, and edit design specifications.
5. Gather equipment and system pricing information and create cost estimates.
· Manage design projects.
· Technically review and accept/reject construction contractor material submittals.
· Perform technical and operational reviews of A/E design, study, and investigation services.
· Provide technical assistance in contract negotiations.
· Provide technical assistance to the CGS mechanical shops.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Mandatory:
· U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required security clearances.
· Baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited, 4 year university.
· Professional knowledge of a broad range of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture.
· Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
· Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
· Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
· Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate the work of other engineering disciplines and architects.
· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations.
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Preferred:
· Valid professional engineering license in Mechanical Engineering from one of the 50 states.
· Membership in professional engineering organizations.
· Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
· Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
· Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and management.
· Knowledge of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
Req. Code : ILS-MCE-PC-10-28-09
# of Openings : 1
