Engineer Tech V- Mechanical/Controls

Chugach Government Solutions•ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician V performs non-routine, complex assignments involving planning and conducting projects of relatively limited scope or portions of larger projects. The role selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts; coordinates with related personnel to resolve problems; and reviews, analyzes, and integrates others’ technical work. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. The incumbent may train and be assisted by lower-level technicians. Duties may include analyzing systems and equipment, conducting tests or experiments, evaluating results, recommending modifications, reviewing guidelines and specifications, developing designs and system tests, determining test requirements and procedures, and preparing reports with findings and recommendations. This onsite position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The technician serves as a mechanical subject matter expert and manages testing requirements for HVAC, building commissioning, air and water balancing, indoor air quality, boilers, and chillers. The role reviews test results and addresses deficiencies; reviews maintenance plans, operating procedures, designs, investigations, and contractor submittals; develops and facilitates requests for information; and supports mechanical task orders, project coordination, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. The incumbent also helps develop and deliver mechanical training, mentors field technicians, applies standards to specialized project requirements, and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies. The role requires compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements and may include operating government- or company-owned vehicles or equipment and providing general department support. Overtime and adjusted schedules may be required based on workload and projects. The stated pay rate is $55.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school license.
Journeyman-level certificate or equivalent, or a professional engineer license in a mechanical discipline.
CFC Universal certification.
At least 7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience, in mechanical fields.
Technical knowledge and aptitude in mechanical systems, including HVAC equipment, building control systems, chillers, motors, pumps, testing and balancing, calibration, boilers, steam PRVs, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and steam stations, sufficient to perform high-level troubleshooting.
Experience with building automation software applications.
Working knowledge of International Mechanical Codes (IMC).
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to varied situations and recommend timely, economical solutions.
Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word to perform job duties.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community-level clearance.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master HVAC license.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
College-level degree in an engineering or mechanical program.
Membership in a professional engineering organization.
Microsoft Project experience or experience with other construction management software.
Possession of the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage testing requirements, including HVAC, building commissioning, air and water balancing, indoor air quality, boiler, and chiller testing; review results and address deficiencies.
Serve as the mechanical subject matter expert, meeting deliverables and objectives, generating punch lists and scopes of work, collaborating with customers and contractors, identifying root causes, troubleshooting, providing technical support, resolving disputed claims, assisting with mechanical technical task orders, attending pre-bid walkouts, and assisting with the annual steam outage.
Review maintenance plans and operating procedures for accuracy and facilitate correction of deficiencies that do not align with manufacturer or industry standards and recommendations.
Assist with technical and operational reviews of design drawings and study and investigation services, and technically review construction contractor material submittals.
Generate and facilitate Requests for Information to clarify and correct mechanical procedures and work.
Assist in developing a mechanical training program and train, teach, and mentor field technicians in mechanical areas.
Conduct root cause analyses of equipment failures, identify corrective actions, and provide training as warranted.
Provide and execute standards and criteria for specialized, difficult, or unusual project requirements.
Coordinate projects with other disciplines and apply knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination needs for design considerations.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies for program development.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and support adherence to applicable federal, state, and local codes in facility programming, design, and construction.
Operate government- or company-owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment when required.
Perform support duties such as file maintenance, workspace cleanup, warehouse maintenance, and telephone answering as required.
Support other department staff as needed or directed.
Work overtime and adjusted schedules when warranted by workload and projects.