Mechanical Engineer

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

You will serve as a Mechanical Engineer in the Planning, Design and Construction Directorate (PDC) of NAVFAC Southwest. You will lead multidisciplinary in-house design teams and execute in-house projects while overseeing design efforts performed by Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms. You will coordinate mechanical engineering design with other engineering disciplines for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects to ensure compatible and efficient site and building designs. You will track project progress to keep projects within construction budgets and ensure drawings and specifications are completed on schedule. You will conduct quality assurance reviews of A/E drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and studies. After construction award, you will review and approve contractor submittals for conformance with contract drawings and specifications. You will also mentor and train new and junior mechanical engineers.

The role requires a currently licensed Professional Engineer and at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level. The position may involve travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained. The position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), with certification and continuous learning requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the required E-Verify employment verification process as applicable.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when applying as a current federal employee.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must currently hold a Professional Engineer license or registration in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory; a current copy showing its expiration date must be submitted with the application.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must complete DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and meet continuous learning requirements within established timeframes.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must be able to travel, including to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including mechanical engineering design for varied installation shore facilities; technical guidance and design work products; complex design and analysis using advanced mechanical engineering software; and engineering services supporting A/E contracts.
• Education is not a qualification requirement for this job.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary in-house design teams and execute in-house projects.
• Oversee design efforts performed by Architectural/Engineering firms.
• Coordinate mechanical engineering design with other disciplines for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects to support compatible and efficient site and building designs.
• Track project progress to ensure construction budgets are maintained and drawings and specifications are completed within design schedules.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of A/E drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and studies.
• Provide post-construction-award services, including reviewing and approving contractor submittals for conformance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Mentor and train new and junior mechanical engineers.
• Perform mechanical engineering design for installation shore facilities, including HVAC systems, industrial systems, energy monitoring, and HVAC controls.
• Provide technical guidance and support for project planning documents, plans, specifications, studies, reports, and other design work products.
• Execute complex design and analyses using advanced mechanical engineering software.
• Support A/E contracts through statements of work, fee estimates, negotiations, performance monitoring, and bid evaluation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed