Mechanical Engineer – Fort Hood

Accura Engineering•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering and commissioning support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing technical aspects of design and construction activities, evaluating mechanical systems, supporting commissioning efforts, reviewing project documentation, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, codes, and project objectives throughout all phases of construction.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen
Minimum of three (3) years of building commissioning experience required
Experience reviewing and inspecting HVAC, plumbing, controls, and other mechanical building systems.
Knowledge of construction administration, commissioning processes, and quality assurance procedures.
Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.
Ability to review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college, preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Army Corp of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience, preferred
Experience using RMS 3.0, preferred
Knowledge of LEED design and sustainability requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Review Quality Assurance work for technical accuracy and completeness, and providing technical guidance on plan, specification and applicable code interpretation.
Review contractor schedules for conformance with sound construction methodology, sequencing, and contract compliance.
Review and documentation of principal construction features, requirements, plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings in terms of field construction conditions, and for contract compliance.
Review the technical aspects of major design, construction, renovation, and alteration projects.
Review RFIs, submittals, BCOES reviews, and perform plan-in-hand reviews.
Review and inspect mechanical systems and equipment installed on projects.
Monitor, document, and support commissioning activities for building systems.
Prepare correspondence, reports, and A-E contract criteria necessary for project completion.
Review complex and controversial change orders and claims to ensure proper documentation and justification.
Attend mechanical and plumbing meetings and provide input on Requests for Proposal (RFP) requirements and design compliance.
Support compliance with LEED requirements incorporated into project designs.
Attend warranty inspections and assist in obtaining and maintaining contractual warranties.
Provide field observations, technical evaluations, and recommendations to government personnel.
Review plans, specifications, schedules, modifications, cost estimates, pay applications, and contract documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.