Engineering Technician IV – Plumbing

Chugach Government Solutions•ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician IV performs non-routine, complex assignments, planning and conducting projects of limited scope or portions of larger projects. The role selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, and layouts; coordinates with related personnel to resolve problems; and reviews, analyzes, and integrates others’ technical work. The technician may train and be assisted by lower-level technicians. Work may include analyzing systems and equipment, conducting tests or experiments, reviewing technical data and design drawings, recommending system improvements, determining test requirements and procedures, evaluating results, and preparing reports and recommendations. Serving as the Plumbing project Subject Matter Expert, this onsite position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, supports project delivery, maintenance and operating procedure reviews, design and construction reviews, Requests for Information, field training, and coordination across disciplines. The role also helps ensure work complies with applicable codes, safety requirements, and manufacturer and industry recommendations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Plumbing license in good standing.
Backflow preventer certification.
Successful experience in a similar plumbing role.
Experience with building automation software application programs.
Working knowledge of the International Mechanical Code or International Plumbing Code.
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 adequately to perform job duties.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community clearance.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

College-level degree in engineering or a mechanical program.
Microsoft Project experience or experience with other construction management software.
Possession of the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Plumbing project Subject Matter Expert; meet deliverables and objectives, generate punch lists, develop scopes of work, collaborate with customers and contractors, identify root causes, provide troubleshooting and technical support, resolve disputed claims, assist with technical task orders, attend pre-bid walkouts, and assist with the annual steam outage.
Review maintenance plans and operating procedures for accuracy, and facilitate correction of deficiencies that do not align with manufacturer and industry standards or recommendations.
Assist with technical and operational reviews of design drawings, study and investigation services, and construction contractor material submittals.
Generate and facilitate Requests for Information to clarify and correct Plumbing systems processes, procedures, and work.
Assist in developing a Plumbing field training program and train, teach, and mentor field technicians.
Provide and execute standards and criteria for specialized, difficult, and unusual requirements.
Coordinate projects with other disciplines and apply knowledge of those disciplines to determine coordination needs for design considerations.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies for program development.
Comply with safety regulations and procedures, perform work safely, and observe federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental codes in facility programming, design, and construction.
Operate customer- and Company-owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.
Support other department staff as needed or directed.
Work overtime and adjusted schedules as workload and projects warrant.