Operations Mechanical Engineering Professional

Amentum•Houston, TX

3d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Mechanical Engineering Professional with preferred experience and knowledge in designing existing facilities within the government sector. Will perform assigned mechanical engineering duties as an Amentum employee onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Must be able to design and analyze hardware, components and mechanical systems such as HVAC systems (AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, VAVs ductwork, controls), Plumbing, heating, cooling, water, gas, fire protection systems, and other building services, for the existing facilities. Be a part of a dynamic team in the Operations Department to perform the work assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering and minimum two (2) years of relevant experience.
Familiar with local and national codes and standards.
Experience working with product design principles.
Experience working with drawing standards including tolerances and detailed drawings.
Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
Must have, and maintain, a valid Texas driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.
Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner as well as insuring areas worked are clean, neat and ready for Customer’s needs when complete.
Skills in computer assisted design (CAD) software such as Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
Skills in computer aided engineering.
Analytical and problem-solving skills for the design.
Organization and time management skills to maintain project deadlines.
Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, team members, vendors and contractors.
Communication skills to interact with internal and external personnel and to convey project intent.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing assigned Projects as the Amentum Project Engineer with daily interfaces with the NASA Project Manager (s).
Knowledge of HVAC and Mechanical systems/design specifications, sequence of operation and control concepts.
Perform HVAC load calculations and implement equipment sizing, duct sizing layout, pipe system design and layout including but not limited to plumbing, chilled water, heating water, steam, and condensate gas, compressed air, vacuum, lab gases, fire protection, temperature controls (DDC and pneumatic) and plumbing.
Performs job walks and prepares Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mechanical systems.
Prepares mechanical plans and drawings using AutoCAD design software.