Mechanical Engineer

Cherokee Federal • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer provides responsive, flexible, full-spectrum installation engineering services in support of the 802 CE mission. The mission includes facility investment planning, design and construction, operations support, real property management, energy support, environmental compliance and restoration, audit assertions, acquisition, and program management at more than 75 locations worldwide.

The role provides technical reviews and advisory assistance for Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) design and construction projects across the Air Force. The engineer evaluates designs against applicable DoD and Air Force standards, contributes constructability and cost and schedule perspectives, coordinates project comments, and supports design and construction activities. Participation in virtual and on-site design, contract acquisition, construction meetings, and inspections is required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution within the 50 United States.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least five years of mechanical-engineering experience.
• At least three years of military facility or infrastructure experience.
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and pass the U.S. Department of Defense clearance process required to acquire one.
• Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, flexible, full-spectrum installation engineering services.
• Evaluate compliance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Air Force design standards, and installation requirements.
• Provide constructability reviews and consider cost and schedule during design development.
• Identify design risks, conflicts, and potential impacts to construction execution.
• Coordinate comments among government stakeholders, design consultants, and installation personnel.
• Support design charrettes, design review meetings, and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with contract documents.
• Assist government personnel with site inspections, progress meetings, and project documentation.
• Perform technical reviews and provide advisory assistance for AFCEC design and construction projects.
• Participate in virtual and on-site design, contract acquisition, and construction meetings, and conduct on-site inspections as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

What This Job Offers

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