Construction Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME)

ISI Professional Services•Baltimore, MD

60d•Onsite

About The Position

ISI seeks an experienced Construction Mechanical Engineer with specialized expertise in boiler plants, steam systems, and high-pressure piping to support major infrastructure upgrades at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center. This role provides full-time onsite Owner’s Representative support during planning, construction, testing, and closeout of a new Boiler Plant. The Mechanical Engineer will oversee installation work, review technical documentation, support commissioning, and ensure all mechanical systems meet VA standards, industry codes, and project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
6+ years of experience in design and construction supporting construction of boiler plants, steam distribution, or similar high-risk mechanical systems
Strong understanding of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, steam plant operations, high-pressure piping, heat exchangers, and mechanical controls
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and commissioning plans
Excellent communication skills and experience working with contractors and A/E teams
U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a VA background check

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Experience supporting healthcare, industrial, or federal construction projects
Familiarity with boiler plant operations, fuel systems, and system sequencing
Experience supporting Owner’s Representative, CM, or A/E teams

Responsibilities

Provide daily onsite construction monitoring of boiler, steam, and mechanical system installations
Conduct field inspections to verify contractor work complies with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes
Participate in shutdown planning, outage sequencing, and system switchovers
Review and comment on mechanical submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and test procedures
Support all commissioning and start-up activities, including functional performance testing and documentation reviews
Participate in progress meetings and provide engineering support for issue resolution
Track construction progress, identify risks, and communicate impacts to stakeholders
Maintain accurate field documentation, including redlines and quality observations
Assist with evaluating change proposals and schedule impacts
Support punch list activities and final turnover package preparation