Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Serves as a senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for developing mechanical designs, performing technical reviews of mechanical designs developed by Architectural-Engineering firms (A-E), and resolving mechanical design problems during construction. The work covers a wide range of conventional and unconventional mechanical design features.

The position includes surveying and investigating project sites to determine facility conditions and collect data before design begins, evaluating design objectives and complex engineering calculations, and preparing or reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications, and supporting documents from project scoping through construction completion. The engineer also evaluates contractor-submitted shop drawings, samples, and material certifications for contract and performance requirements, and provides independent technical reviews of A-E or in-house designs, specifications, and reports relating to mechanical issues.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the government's best interest. The position requires an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and a valid state driver's license. Applicants must meet the stated engineering education or education-and-experience basic requirement, as well as one year of specialized experience involving MEP design, construction, and review for Military and VA facilities, including testing or commissioning of mechanical systems and fire protection system components. Revit experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Must possess a current Professional Engineer (PE) license in a U.S. state or territory.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must meet the basic engineering requirement through an acceptable engineering degree or an allowed combination of education and experience, including specified licensure, examination, coursework, or related-curriculum pathways.
• One year of specialized experience designing, constructing, and reviewing A-E or in-house submittals for MEP features of work, including testing or commissioning mechanical systems and fire protection system components for Military and VA facilities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• The position requires a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Revit experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform, review, or direct project-site surveys and investigations to determine facility conditions and collect data needed before design; evaluate the resulting data.
• Evaluate design objectives and perform or review complex technical engineering calculations for mechanical systems.
• Design, prepare, and/or review mechanical drawings, specifications, and supporting documents from initial project scoping through construction completion.
• Review and evaluate contractor-submitted shop drawings, samples, and material certifications against contract and performance requirements; recommend approval, rejection, or receipt.
• Provide independent technical reviews of A-E or in-house designs, specifications, and reports related to mechanical issues.
• Develop mechanical designs and resolve mechanical design problems arising during construction.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior