Field Engineer (Mechanical)

Kina'ole Foundation; Yigo Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Professional training reimbursement

401K

Disability insurance

Job summary

A professional technical services company located in Guam is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for overseeing installations, repairs, and maintenance of systems. The ideal candidate will plan and design mechanical systems and ensure compliance with local codes and safety regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience in MEPFS construction. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as MEPFS Construction field engineer or related.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and develop mechanical systems for construction.
• Analyze blueprints and technical drawings using CAD software.
• Ensure compliance with fire protection and HVAC standards.
• Coordinate with team and procurement on project details.
• Monitor construction progress and enforce standards.

Skills

Knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in the field

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Procore

Job description

GPSI Guam is a Professional Technical Services Company, headquartered in Hagatna, Guam. We are a SBC Native 8(a) and HUBZone certified, Small Disadvantaged Business providing Program/Project management, administration, management, technical support, general contracting, logistics, commodities, and training resources.

GPSI is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the Kina'ole Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non‑profit established to benefit Native Hawaiian communities. GPSI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional training reimbursement
• 401K
• Disability insurance

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for overseeing the installation, repair, and maintenance of centralized heat, water, gas and other related systems, as well as planning and designing tools, engines, and other related machines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and develops mechanical system of the construction projects, such as cooling, heating, and plumbing using local, state, and company engineering standards.
• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, technical drawing, load data sheets, and equipment specification using computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) software.
• Works in conjunction with the Company's Mechanical Engineering Team in preparing, assessing constructability, and applying value engineering methodologies to the preliminary design drawings and specifications for the mechanical systems, components, and equipment for the prospective Design Build Project.
• Ensures the appropriate and required testing program is implemented with local, state, and company engineering standards in fire protection, HVAC and plumbing.
• Confers with foreman, sub‑contractors, inspectors, and suppliers to determine project details, such as plan preparation, tools and materials, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions and coordination of various phases of construction relative to mechanical scope of work.
• Coordinates with procurement regarding material requisitions and purchase orders.
• Prepares reports, determines construction phase schedules, and calculates cost estimates.
• Inspects mechanical sites to monitor progress and direct work by construction superintendent, construction workforce, and subcontractors in performing the mechanical works to ensure conformance to mechanical engineering plans and specification and construction and safety standards.
• Creates and implements instructions necessary for systems to function, such as maintenance policies and procedures.
• Reviews construction drawings and makes design changes as necessary to suit the actual site condition and as required by the client.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, construction practices, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and survey layouts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction/engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Procore).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in the field, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate with diverse teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of experience as MEPFS Construction (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Sanitary), Field engineer (other related experience like consultancy, QA/QC, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Designing, Piping, Power Plant, Onshore, Offshore, Oil & Gas may NOT be considered)

GPSI is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.