Mechanical Engineer

United States Army Installation Management Command • Natick, MA

30d

About The Position

Serve as a Mechanical Engineer for the Engineering Division in the Directorate of Public Works Natick. Duties include developing designs, plans, cost estimates, and specifications for various complex systems such as piping, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, automatic control, and utilities. The role involves evaluating design objectives, performing complex technical calculations, identifying efficient project design procedures, preparing detailed cost estimates for funding and bid evaluation, and reviewing contractor submittals like shop drawings and material certifications. Additionally, the position requires reviewing the work of architect-engineer firms to ensure design excellence and requirement fulfillment.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering accredited by ABET, OR a degree including differential and integral calculus and advanced courses in five of seven specified engineering science areas, OR a combination of education and experience that includes a thorough knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering and a good understanding of engineering sciences and techniques.
• Professional registration or licensure as an EI, EIT, or PE, OR evidence of having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, OR at least 60 semester hours of courses in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, OR a related curriculum with at least 1 year of professional engineering experience.
• One year of specialized experience applying mechanical engineering concepts to design mechanical equipment and construction programs, performing quality assurance of mechanical design, and preparing contract documents.
• Must meet qualification requirements using experience alone; no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs, plans, cost estimates, and specifications for piping, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, automatic control, utility, and other systems of major size and complexity.
• Evaluate design objectives and perform highly complex technical calculations.
• Identify the most economical and efficient procedures for project design.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for project funding and bid evaluation.
• Review and evaluate shop drawings, samples, and material certifications submitted by contractors for contract and performance requirements, recommending approval, rejection, or receipt.
• Review the work of architect-engineer firms to ensure design excellence and that requirements are met.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits designed to make their federal career very rewarding.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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