Senior Mechanical Engineer

ASRC Federal•Southold, NY

1d•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Field Services, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center on Plum Island, New York. Marine transportation is furnished by a government-provided ferry. The role supports research laboratories and ancillary utility plants, leading projects independently and alongside engineering and facilities professionals. Work includes planning and delivering construction, renovation, facility modification, utility installation, upgrade, and repair projects from design through completion, while managing schedules, budgets, quality, safety, biosafety, and project expenditures. The engineer researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates, and develops mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, and recommends technology and process improvements. The position develops solutions to facility and equipment problems; prepares cost estimates, subcontract bid packages, schedules, budgets, job hazard analyses, and project execution plans; reviews relevant standards and system documentation; and may review or correct drawings using AutoCAD as applicable. The role also provides technical support on maintenance and repair strategies, evaluates operations and maintenance needs and equipment replacement, reviews project status and resource utilization, and recommends vendors and technologies. The engineer monitors compliance with administrative procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations, and participates in continuous quality improvement. The work may involve entry into biocontainment facilities, utility plants, storage buildings, and construction sites. Entry into containment laboratories requires decontamination showers. Employees entering BSL-3 facilities are subject to a five-day post-exit restriction on contact with specified susceptible animals and their premises. Physical work may occur indoors or outdoors in an industrial environment with noise and heat stress, and requires use of PPE.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Five to seven years of related experience with mechanical utilities.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including OSHA and local, state, and federal policies and laws, and fire and related codes.
Experience with project management and work management processes.
General knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, utilities, wastewater treatment plant systems, and maintenance trade work.
Strong organization, data collection, communication, problem-solving, and customer-service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to multitask, support numerous assignments, and work independently.
Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of the whole body.
Ability to use required PPE, climb ladders, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move freely in restricted, unsteady, or otherwise inaccessible environments.
Ability to comply with the five-day post-biocontainment restriction on contact with specified susceptible animals and their premises.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead projects independently and in coordination with engineering and facilities professionals.
Research, plan, design, verify, validate, and develop mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.
Recommend technology options and approaches to improve systems, processes, facilities, or programs in safety, performance, efficiency, or cost.
Provide engineering technical input and support to special projects under an operations and maintenance contract.
Plan special-project work and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Estimate and plan projects from design through completion, including construction, renovations, facility modifications, utility installations, upgrades, and repairs.
Develop solutions to facility and equipment problems and prepare cost estimates, subcontract bid packages, schedules, budgets, job hazard analyses, and project execution plans.
Research, plan, design, and develop applications for electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.
Review standards, specifications, and other documentation to assess mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, and instrumentation systems against required specifications.
Review and correct drawings as needed to ensure compliance with engineering techniques and specifications, using AutoCAD as applicable.
Ensure quality performance in project execution and manage project expenditures and budgets.
Provide technical input on maintenance and repair strategies.
Ensure biosafety and integrity considerations are addressed in project planning and performance.
Monitor staff compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
Evaluate operations and maintenance needs, equipment replacement requirements, and the cost effectiveness of programs, equipment, and procedures.
Review and evaluate status reports, identify problem areas, and plan improvements in the allocation and use of personnel, materials, time, and equipment.
Review and recommend vendors and new technologies.
Participate in continuous quality improvement for equipment and operations.
Support mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, utilities, wastewater treatment plant systems, and maintenance trade work.
Perform housekeeping duties with minimal direction, following prescribed methods and directives.