Mechanical Engineer

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the US Coast Guard CEU in Juneau, AK. You will perform mechanical engineering services, technical reviews, and scope development for projects across the D17 AOR, including field investigations and coordination with project teams.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering, ABET-accredited degree, and hands-on AutoCAD experience, plus travel and potential Arctic-site work.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 5 years of work experience in mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on 5+ years experience with AutoCAD.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Experience with National Building Codes (IBC, IRC) and mechanical sub-disciplines.
• Advanced degrees (Master/PhD) highly preferred.
• PE or related licenses/certifications desirable.
• Experience designing projects in Alaska/arctic locations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical engineering services for CEU Juneau in support of project work.
• Provide troubleshooting and guidance to CEU staff and Project Managers.
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of studies, reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, architects, contract staff, and contractors to resolve complex engineering problems.
• Provide technical reviews for project designs including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build.
• Develop/modify scopes of work and respond to RFIs with CEU Project Manager.
• Provide facility condition assessments and evaluations throughout D17.
• Travel to meet CEU staff and review contract performance; occasional site travel in USCG D17 AOR.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Technical reviews

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) or related licenses (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (USCG):

Bowhead is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to fill the role of Interdisciplinary Engineer and provide engineering services to United States Coast Guard (USCG) Mechanical Engineering Unit (CEU) Juneau. Position is located at USCG CEU in Juneau, AK, in support of projects throughout the 17th Coast Guard District (D17) area of responsibility (AOR). Services include independent technical reviews, project scope development, field investigation, planning, specifications, drawings (in AutoCAD), cost estimating, problem and conflict resolution, scheduling and design production, and facility condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical engineering services for the CEU Juneau in support of work associated with projects on the Advanced Acquisition Plan and other inserted projects.
• Provide Mechanical engineering troubleshooting and/or consultations, providing technical and project advice and guidance to CEU Juneau Project Managers.
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of professional studies, reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with managers, other engineers/architects, construction project managers, legal staff, contract specialists and or contractor personnel, and provides advice and insight on the resolution of unique and/or complex engineering problems and disputes.
• Provide technical reviews and review comments for project designs, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build efforts.
• Provide technical responses for A/E and contractor requests for information and coordinates with CEU Juneau Project Manager in developing Scopes of Work for required contract modifications.
• Provide facility condition assessments and evaluations throughout D17.
• Travel (potential for overnight) to meet with CEU Juneau staff and review contract performance is required. Other travel may include occasional travel to operational & construction sites in USCG District 17 Area of Responsibility (D17 AOR Alaska Maritime Region).

Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the Mechanical engineering field.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with AutoCAD is required.
• Candidate must have received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Must have demonstrated experience in National Building Codes (IBC, IRC & associated reference codes) and Mechanical Engineering sub‑disciplines including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, fuel systems, tanks, pumps, piping, steam, and minor structural, etc.
• Advanced (Master’s and/or PhD) Mechanical degree(s) from an ABET accredited program highly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or other professional licenses, certifications, or specialized training related to position highly desirable.
• Additional experience designing projects in Alaska and/or arctic locations and / or demonstrated experience developing/reviewing technical packages for architect and engineering (A/E) services and performance specifications is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is primarily sedentary and is performed in a normal office environment. Some overnight travel may be required and the contractor may be exposed to risks associated with field work which may include moderate stress such as being exposed to adverse weather, riding in small aircraft, climbing ladders, crawling under buildings, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non‑DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre‑employment criminal background history check. All post‑secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in‑house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast‑growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast‑growing, multi‑million‑dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long‑term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full‑time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-24763

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-AK-Juneau

Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)

Travel Requirement 10% - 25%