Mechanical Engineer

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC. • Honolulu, HI

3d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking to hire a full-time Mechanical Engineer to join our DoWEA Team. The candidate will act as the primary mechanical systems subject matter expert for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific Region Facility Surveys and Assessments IDIQ contract. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for executing rigorous on-site facility condition assessments of mechanical systems across 45 school campuses on 21 U.S. military installations in Japan, Okinawa, South Korea, and Guam. This role requires technical precision in evaluating complex facility infrastructure to support DoWEA’s centralized asset management lifecycle and Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) budgeting.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in evaluating complex mechanical systems in commercial or institutional (school) settings.
• Familiarity with USACE Sustainment Management System (SMS) BUILDER methodology and direct-rating inspection methods.
• Ability to coordinate logistical requirements and execute technical fieldwork in OCONUS environments.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of documented experience conducting engineering assessments of institutional and commercial facility mechanical systems.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to successfully pass all requisite background checks and maintain necessary credentials to facilitate base access on U.S. military installations overseas.

Nice To Haves

• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) credential is highly preferred.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and direct-rating inspections of institutional and commercial facility heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, central boiler/chiller plants, mechanical piping networks, energy management control systems (EMCS), and building hydronics.
• Accurately catalog major mechanical equipment, sectioning components based on material, type, and age. Enter all collected component and condition data into the Enterprise Sustainment Management System (E-SMS) within 90 days of site visits.
• Verify and update equipment barcoding/QR codes for major mechanical systems in the field, ensuring compatibility with the Asset Essentials Mobile Application.
• Support the Project Manager in developing accurate Facility Condition Assessment Reports (FCARs) and provide thorough photographic documentation and technical justifications for any mechanical components rated as “Amber (-)” or “Red” (failing/failed).
• Support the execution of both Triennial (recurring assessment) and Out-of-Cycle Task Orders, deploying flexibly to meet the contract's assessment requirements.

Benefits

• The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location.

What This Job Offers

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