Mechanical Engineer

Parsons•Houston, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Owner’s Advisor team supporting the Medical Enlisted Training Campus (METC) Recapitalization Program at Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston. The program will deliver five modern dormitory facilities for up to 6,000 joint-service medical students and associated infrastructure. The role works with government leaders, military stakeholders, designers, and contractors to manage risk, protect the government’s interests, and support delivery of a Progressive Design-Build program. The Mechanical Engineer provides owner-side engineering review and construction support for dormitory systems, central utility plant interfaces, and modular-to-field connections. The role advises on performance, maintainability, testing, and operational readiness, and supports project turnover and commissioning activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
8+ years of relevant building systems experience.
Experience with HVAC/plumbing design review, construction support, mechanical utility systems, and technical documentation.
Ability to interpret calculations, equipment selections, schematics, control sequences, and commissioning results.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to JBSA Fort Sam Houston.
Ability to communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, collaborate across disciplines, and handle project information in approved systems.
Ability to maintain a one team mentality amongst all stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Active PE; Texas licensure or ability to obtain it if required for assigned professional services.
Experience with federal/UFC projects, central plants, modular construction, energy analysis, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Provide owner-side mechanical engineering review and construction support for dormitory systems, central utility plant interfaces, and modular-to-field connections.
Advise on system performance, maintainability, and readiness for testing and operations.
Review HVAC, plumbing, thermal utility, controls-interface, and related mechanical design packages against approved requirements.
Assess loads, capacity, redundancy, equipment access, maintainability, and high-performance building objectives.
Review factory/site MEP boundaries, connection details, tolerances, access provisions, and installation sequencing.
Provide technical input on submittals, RFIs, proposed changes, nonconformances, and equipment substitutions.
Coordinate mechanical inspections, testing, balancing, controls sequences, and commissioning with qualified personnel.
Support lifecycle alternatives, O&M requirements, training, asset data, and mechanical turnover verification.