Mechanical Engineer
On-siteMinot Air Force Base, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Provide construction administration and field quality assurance oversight for industrial, commercial, and utility mechanical systems. Formulate technical specifications, project requirements, and precise cost estimations for facility design and construction. Review mechanical submittals, equipment data, engineering drawings, and complex requests for information (RFIs). Evaluate project claims, field variance requests, and proposed mechanical design modifications. Conduct strict mechanical constructability and performance reviews during project planning stages. Collaborate across civil, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines to offer specialized mechanical technical expertise. Create and update administrative program files, project progress logs, and multi-year construction history archives. Develop project proposal documents, third-party technical evaluations, peer review files, and functional equipment test plans. Facilitate formal project conferences, community relations efforts, risk communication briefs, and stakeholder alignment meetings. Track and apply complex regulatory changes across changing federal, state, and institutional environmental statutes. Analyze business processes, research technical data gaps, and provide strategic reach-back recommendations for past initiatives. Maintain clear communications regarding technical objectives with site construction teams, vendors, and leadership. Requires a Secret security clearance, US citizenship, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-approved academic program
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in mechanical project design, mechanical facility construction, or project management
- Must possess and maintain an active Secret security clearance
- United States citizenship
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Deep understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical engineering concepts, fluid dynamics, plumbing, and energy management
- Proficient in reading and interpreting multi-layered mechanical blueprints, piping diagrams, and architectural drawings
- Expert capability to plan, organize, and lead multi-disciplinary teams through complex mechanical system studies and construction life cycles
- Strong ability to negotiate complex technical adjustments when proposals challenge established concepts or require substantial resources
- Full understanding of safety practices, environmental regulations, mechanical codes, and inspection procedures within the construction industry
- Mastery of administrative productivity tools including word processing, complex spreadsheet formulas, and data management software
- Functional capability to interpret, reference, and navigate Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Highly proficient in business software applications (i.e.: Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
- Strong ability to lead, guide, and mentor personnel
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs
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