Mechanical Engineer, Department of State

GPTECH; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GPTech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support Department of State (DOS) Engineering IDIQ contracts. The role requires conducting technical inspections, QA/QC, and coordination with multiple disciplines across worldwide task orders.

You will review drawings, monitor compliance, and provide progress reports to support diplomatic facility construction. The ideal candidate holds a US mechanical engineering degree with 7+ years of construction project experience, active Secret Clearance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a US-accredited university; minimum 7 years on construction projects.
• Active Secret Clearance Required.
• Experience in construction management, building automation systems, monitor/control and disconnects, plumbing, water/sewage treatment, power generation, and heating/cooling systems.
• Experience reading design/construction drawings and understanding design narratives and calculations.
• Experience interpreting drawings and understanding related disciplines; working knowledge of onsite construction per US standards.
• Knowledge of international codes; experience with US federal or international aid programs (USAID, World Bank, MCC, TDA).
• Quality assurance for ongoing construction projects; coordination with other disciplines; ability to travel worldwide.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred; overseas experience preferred.
• COVID vaccination proof or approved accommodation per GPTech policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of mechanical work and review contractor drawings to ensure compliance.
• Verify contractor work aligns with contract documents and final design parameters.
• Review shop drawings and determine compliance with design.
• Conduct QA/QC, monitor safety programs, and ensure proper inspection of contractor work.
• Monitor progress via schedules; submit weekly reports with technical recommendations.
• Prepare construction reports and propose remedies; coordinate with the DOS Project Director/Construction Manager.
• Review design documents and perform QA for the applicant’s area of expertise.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Building automation systems

Microsoft Office

US codes knowledge

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (US)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, Department of State (Worldwide)

GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact. Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 16 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 75 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world’s leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth’s resources and support resilient, thriving communities. Visit www.greenpwrd.com for more information.

GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact. Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 16 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 75 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world’s leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth’s resources and support resilient, thriving communities. Visit www.greenpwrd.com for more information. GPTech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Department of State (DOS) Engineering Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The objective of these contracts is to obtain the full range of engineering and administrative expertise necessary to assist and support the DOS Office of Construction Management (CM) build and renovate diplomatic facilities abroad. The Mechanical Engineer will support and assist the program in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with the contract requirement by providing a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance, management, and technical oversight. This position will be located in the given task order location.

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical inspections of mechanical work, monitor the construction contractor’s quality control program, and review project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Verify that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
• Review engineering shop drawings and determine whether the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
• Perform quality assurance tasks, ensure that the construction contractor’s work is properly inspected and that corrective actions take place, ensure that materials meet contract, review contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolve conflicts.
• Monitor the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program. Observe onsite construction and determine whether construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
• Monitor construction progress via the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
• Perform technical inspections of the mechanical elements of the project.
• Determine if coordination with other disciplines is necessary in addition to monitoring ongoing construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications.
• Prepare construction reports detailing construction progress and identify any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise. After problems are discovered, evaluate contractor’s proposed remedy. Formulate solutions for the DOS Project Director/Construction Manager.
• Review design documents (drawings and specifications) that the architect/engineer prepares and perform quality assurance for the construction project in the applicant’s technical area of expertise.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or Contracting Officer Representative.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university in the United States and a minimum of 7 years’ experience on construction projects
• Active Secret Clearance Mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in construction management, building automation systems, monitor control and disconnects, general plumbing, water/sewage treatment, power generation, and heating and cooling systems
• Experience reading design/construction drawings and ability to understand design narratives and calculations
• Experience in interpreting drawings in the applicant’s discipline, understanding how those principals relate with other disciplines
• Working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures for onsite construction according to U.S. standards
• Knowledge of international codes
• Experience working with multilateral or bilateral donors, such as U.S. Agency for International Development, World Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
• Experience providing quality assurance for ongoing construction projects
• Experience in assessing and responding to requests for information
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• Experience with reading design/construction drawings and ability to understand design narratives and calculations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations, e.g., EM 385-1-1, OSHA
• Ability to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance
• Willingness to travel worldwide
• Professional Engineering registration is preferred
• Overseas experience preferred
• Ability to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved reasonable accommodation for exemption upon employment or December 8, 2021, whichever is later, in accordance with GPTech policy

Thank you for applying and for your interest in GP Tech. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation. GPTech obeys all laws prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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