Mechanical Engineer

Akima; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and retirement options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support post-Hurricane Lowell damage assessment, stabilization, repair, and restoration of facility mechanical systems across Kauaʻi. You will evaluate damage and develop repair recommendations while coordinating with government representatives to ensure safe and timely restoration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience in facilities or construction, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in facilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and facility systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and submittals.
• Strong field assessment, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of hurricane damage to HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, pumps, mechanical equipment, and related facility systems.
• Evaluate mechanical system conditions and develop repair, replacement, and restoration recommendations.
• Support emergency stabilization, temporary systems, and mission-critical facility restoration.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment selections, contractor submittals, and repair approaches.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve mechanical construction issues.
• Inspect contractor installations and verify compliance with approved designs, specifications, codes, and Government requirements.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Civil/Electrical Engineers, SSHO, QC, Logistics, contractors, and Government representatives.
• Support development and validation of repair scopes, quantities, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Document field conditions, deficiencies, repair progress, and remaining requirements.
• Support transition from emergency repairs to permanent mechanical restoration.

Skills

Field assessment

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AFO is looking for an Mechanical Engineer to work in Honolulu, HI. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical engineering support for post-Hurricane Lowell damage assessment, stabilization, repair, and restoration of facility mechanical systems across Kauaʻi. The position evaluates damage, develops repair recommendations, reviews contractor work, and supports safe and timely restoration of mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of hurricane damage to HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, pumps, mechanical equipment, and related facility systems.
• Evaluate mechanical system conditions and develop repair, replacement, and restoration recommendations.
• Support emergency stabilization, temporary systems, and mission-critical facility restoration.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment selections, contractor submittals, and repair approaches.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve mechanical construction issues.
• Inspect contractor installations and verify compliance with approved designs, specifications, codes, and Government requirements.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Civil/Electrical Engineers, SSHO, QC, Logistics, contractors, and Government representatives.
• Support development and validation of repair scopes, quantities, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Document field conditions, deficiencies, repair progress, and remaining requirements.
• Support transition from emergency repairs to permanent mechanical restoration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably involving facilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and facility systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and technical submittals.
• Strong field assessment, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

123,000 - 133,149 annually

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.