Mechanical Engineer

Parsons Corporation•San Antonio, TX

19h•$88,400 - $154,700•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for 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, along with associated infrastructure. The engineer will work 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 role provides owner-side mechanical engineering review and construction support for dormitory systems, central utility plant interfaces, and modular-to-field connections. It covers review of mechanical design packages and project documentation, assessment of system performance and maintainability, coordination of inspections and commissioning, and support for lifecycle planning and turnover.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
Eight or more 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 among 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.