Mechanical Engineer (PE) (Full-Time)

MBP • Jacksonville, NC

74d

About The Position

On behalf of the Navy construction program office, manage the mechanical acceptance testing process for a $2.7B, five-plus year military construction program in eastern North Carolina. Work as part of a team of engineers to provide technical oversight for the design, installation, and acceptance of mechanical systems.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from a four-year institution recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and possess a current mechanical engineering professional engineer (PE) license combined with 5 years' experience, is required.
• Or possess a current mechanical engineering professional engineer (PE) license combined with 10 years' minimum experience in mechanical engineering field, is required, preferable in the federal sector.
• 10 years of experience in design of commercial HVAC systems including controls sequences, equipment, and piping.
• 10 years of experience in startup, acceptance testing and performance field verification of commercial HVAC systems equipment and associated controls systems.
• Advanced knowledge of complex mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices required.
• Knowledge in the use of test equipment and instrumentation for balance of air flow, water flow, pump and fan performance, heat exchange equipment performance and other HVAC system measurements.
• Knowledge of gas and fluid flow balancing techniques as associated with HVAC systems.
• Experience in using manometers, venturis, thermal imaging devices, air and water meters in balancing systems.
• In depth understanding of HVAC and industrial control system operation, sequencing techniques and system optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of design principles, government criteria and industry codes and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to apply experiential judgment to solve a variety of mechanical equipment and system operation problems.
• Understanding of hardware design, system programming, controls installation and coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout.
• Experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols such as BACnet, N2 and Modbus and IT Networking.
• Experience with diagnoses and repairs of complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems.
• Experience and ability with programming, loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers including Supervisory controllers, field controllers and network level devices.
• Understanding of commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices.
• Understanding of supervisory controller setup and configuration, programming, and database maintenance.
• Understanding how to perform and how to explain system calibrations requiring basic electronic test equipment or analog test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of technical aspects of construction contract quality control, quality assurance and commissioning practices.
• Advanced knowledge of control, monitoring, recording, trending and analysis tools, processes, applications, software, and hardware requirements, as related to HVAC controls and system monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC designs focusing on constructability of systems, ability to successfully perform DALT and TAB and system performance.
• Verify TAB requirements are incorporated in the construction documents per UFC and UFGS requirements.
• Witness mechanical system testing consisting of site inspection, testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) verification, duct air leakage tests (DALT) and performance verification testing (PVT) for facility HVAC and other mechanical systems prior to construction completion.
• Verify design, installation, and system balancing, optimizing and verifying digital controls, verifying equipment start and operation for air handlers, chillers, pumps, boilers, terminal equipment, energy recovery, renewable energy, and distribution systems.
• Coordinate schedules and witness test activities with contractors, equipment vendors, commissioning authorities, FEAD and Public Works personnel and design engineers.
• Verify installed systems meet project specifications and operate per sequence of operations.
• Verify proper installation, operation and programming of Building Management Systems.
• Validate complete system functionality including hardware, software and programming and resolve issues with others to ensure proper operation of the Building Management System.
• Document and communicate deficiencies, and design and operation issues to appropriate organization.
• Serve as a mechanical technical advisor and act as troubleshooter for complex HVAC issues during and post construction and develop recommended solutions for resolving issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees