Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Principle Accountabilities

• Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and throughput
• Performs design work for new construction, renovations and improvement projects for real property facilities
• Interprets and adapts traditional methods and approaches in developing design calculations, layouts, drawings, and specifications that support project objectives and standards
• Responsible for selected construction inspections, quality control and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction managers
• Develops cost estimates and time schedules, Reviews and analyzes preliminary and final designs, plans and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy
• Prepares necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets and status reports and prepares final construction drawings suitable for obtaining qualified bids from Contractors
• Prepares Architect and Engineer (A&E) Statements of Work (SOW), serves as a technical representative for negotiation and / or administration of contracts
• Monitors and / or manages projects for new construction, renovations and improvements to real property facilities, utilizing a professional knowledge of engineering
• Complies with health, safety and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the field of practice
• Preference will be given to individuals who have worked on US Government and Military domestic and international projects
• Experience in the use of documents relating to the development of projects, contracting, and construction is necessary
• Mechanical Engineering degree required
• Able to provide mechanical design service including determination of HVAC loads, equipment selection, duct sizing and routing, and interior plumbing design
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications :

• Excellent communications, effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Design Review, Project Mobilization, Quality Compliance, QA, Safety, Project Controls, and Capture Management
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2012 or newer, and use AutoCAD to create presentable and accurate facility and infrastructure plans for concept and statement of work requirements for project execution
• Computer literate; can use Microsoft Office and Project, etc

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Labor Law Posters

EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans