Mechanical Engineer - AutoCAD & Field Projects (Arctic)

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as an Interdisciplinary Engineer for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Mechanical Engineering Unit (CEU) in Juneau, AK. The role supports projects across the 17th Coast Guard District, delivering technical reviews, scope development, field investigations, and design production in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities include engineering reviews, project guidance to PMs, and collaboration with A/E and contractor teams to resolve complex problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on AutoCAD experience.
• Familiarity with National Building Codes (IBC, IRC) and mechanical sub-disciplines.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Engineering preferred; PE license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering services for USCG CEU Juneau on projects.
• Provide troubleshooting and project guidance to CEU Juneau Project Managers.
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of studies, reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, and contractors to resolve complex problems.
• Provide reviews and comments for project designs, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build.
• Prepare technical responses for RFI and develop Scopes of Work for contract modifications.
• Produce facility condition assessments and evaluations across the D17 AOR.
• Travel to meet CEU Juneau staff and review contract performance as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

Mechanical Eng

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as an Interdisciplinary Engineer for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Mechanical Engineering Unit (CEU) in Juneau, AK. The role supports projects across the 17th Coast Guard District, delivering technical reviews, scope development, field investigations, and design production in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities include engineering reviews, project guidance to PMs, and collaboration with A/E and contractor teams to resolve complex problems.