Mechanical Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mechanical Engineer for PAE Government Services Inc. will apply engineering expertise to plan and design tools, engines, machines, and systems, with emphasis on HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression at Al Udeid Air Base, Doha, Qatar, under the AFCAP program.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, ensuring codes and standards compliance, and overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of central utility plants and related systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering, planning, design and project management principles.
• Experience interpreting plans and drawings and ensuring code compliance.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for facility and infra plans; strong communication and leadership.
• Experience with central utility plants and energy efficiency technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and provide technical input.
• Perform construction inspections, QA, and submittal reviews.
• Travel to areas outside the military installation as needed for compliance checks.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of central utility systems.
• Review HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression system designs and drawings for compliance.

Skills

Engineering principles

Planning

Project programming

Design

Project management

Construction management

Interpreting plans and drawings

Communications

Leadership

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Central utility plants

Energy efficiency technologies

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2025+

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer will perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Responsible in reviewing and analyzing HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and fire suppression systems, reviewing mechanical drawings and specifications, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. This position will be in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and it is located at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Doha, Qatar.

Essential Responsibilities

This discipline attends meetings as required for projects or investigative/ project development taskings. This discipline shall also be responsible for construction inspections, quality control, and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction managers. In addition, this discipline may be required to travel to areas in the local area outside of the military installation to verify compliance and quality of work being performed on jobs/projects. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Must have knowledge of principles of engineering, planning, project programming, design, project management, construction management and ability to interpret plans and drawings. 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 2025 or later 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. Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment. Experience with central utility plants and energy efficiency technologies is highly desirable.

Experience & Education

Mechanical Engineer Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET Accredited University with at least ten (10) years’ experience in construction or facility maintenance. Must have proficiency in reviewing and analyzing HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and fire suppression systems, reviewing mechanical drawings and specifications, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. Experience in the use of documents relating to the development of projects, contracting, and construction is necessary. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Physical Requirements/Working 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. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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