Mechanical Engineer II/ QA Inspector

RADISE International, LLC•Port Saint Lucie, FL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Radise International is a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative infrastructure solutions. As part of the Smart Infrastructure Group, we deliver services in engineering design, construction management, and quality assurance for federal, commercial, and industrial sectors. We partner with organizations like USACE to support resilient and sustainable infrastructure through technical excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
5–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, construction, or project inspection (USACE or federal experience preferred).
Proficiency with AutoCAD, RMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
In-depth knowledge of NEC, UFC, NFPA, and USACE engineering procedures.
Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret construction schedules and safety plans.
Ability to travel to project sites within the USACE Caribbean District as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
Prior work on USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal design/construction projects.
Experience with backup power systems, renewable energy, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Familiarity with design-build delivery and government submittal processes.
Knowledge of LEED or sustainable design standards.
Experience overseeing major civil works and vertical construction projects such as hurricane gates, Army reserve centers, schools, and housing facilities.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate mechanical design drawings, specifications, and submittals for compliance with USACE and federal design standards.
Provide engineering oversight during construction phases, including field inspections, testing, and verification of mechanical systems.
Support design development for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.
Coordinate with civil, electrical, and structural disciplines to ensure design integration and system performance.
Prepare technical reports, design analyses, and recommendations to support project delivery.
Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering, and life-cycle cost evaluations.
Conduct field inspections and quality assurance surveillance for mechanical systems and related works.
Monitor Contractor Quality Control (QC) operations to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
Receive, review, and process submittals and shop drawings using RMS; ensure proper documentation, review, and reporting.
Prepare and submit daily inspection reports documenting progress, labor, materials, and any observed deficiencies.
Maintain records of materials, test results, and “as-built” conditions.
Conduct joint, pre-final, and final inspections and verify corrective actions are completed.
Inspect safety precautions and enforce corrective measures for noncompliance.
Participate in commissioning and testing of mechanical and control systems.
Review construction materials, workmanship, and adherence to approved submittals.
Inspect installations of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.
Verify performance of testing and collect samples for laboratory analysis.
Monitor project progress and estimate work completion percentages.
Assist with coordination for utility relocations (mechanical systems).