Mechanical Engineer – Fort Hood

Accura Engineering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 


Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support Fort Hood projects. You will review design and construction documents, evaluate mechanical systems, and assist with commissioning across federal programs.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, minimum three years of commissioning experience, and US citizenship with the ability to pass a background check and drug screen. PE license is preferred; competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college.
• Minimum of three (3) years of building commissioning experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Army Corp of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience, preferred.
• Experience reviewing HVAC, plumbing, controls, and other mechanical building systems.

Responsibilities

• Review Quality Assurance work for technical accuracy and completeness, and provide guidance on plans, specs, and code interpretation.
• Review contractor schedules for conformance with methodology and contract compliance.
• Document principal construction features, plans, specs, submittals, and shop drawings for field conditions and contract compliance.
• Review major design, construction, renovation, and alteration projects.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and perform plan-in-hand reviews.
• Inspect mechanical systems and equipment on projects.
• Monitor and support commissioning activities for building systems.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and contract criteria for project completion.
• Review change orders and claims for proper documentation.
• Attend meetings and input on RFP requirements and design compliance.
• Support LEED design and sustainability requirements.
• Attend warranty inspections and assist in maintaining warranties.
• Provide field observations and technical evaluations to government personnel.

Skills

Building commissioning

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

HVAC systems knowledge

USACE/federal project experience

Contract interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

RMS 3.0

Job description

Position:Mechanical Engineer – Fort Hood

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:68531

# of Openings:1

Mechanical Engineer- Fort Hood

***Work Location: Fort Hood, TX***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering and commissioning support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing technical aspects of design and construction activities, evaluating mechanical systems, supporting commissioning efforts, reviewing project documentation, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, codes, and project objectives throughout all phases of construction.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review Quality Assurance work for technical accuracy and completeness, and providing technical guidance on plan, specification and applicable code interpretation.
• Review contractor schedules for conformance with sound construction methodology, sequencing, and contract compliance.
• Review and documentation of principal construction features, requirements, plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings in terms of field construction conditions, and for contract compliance.
• Review the technical aspects of major design, construction, renovation, and alteration projects.
• Review RFIs, submittals, BCOES reviews, and perform plan-in-hand reviews.
• Review and inspect mechanical systems and equipment installed on projects.
• Monitor, document, and support commissioning activities for building systems.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and A-E contract criteria necessary for project completion.
• Review complex and controversial change orders and claims to ensure proper documentation and justification.
• Attend mechanical and plumbing meetings and provide input on Requests for Proposal (RFP) requirements and design compliance.
• Support compliance with LEED requirements incorporated into project designs.
• Attend warranty inspections and assist in obtaining and maintaining contractual warranties.
• Provide field observations, technical evaluations, and recommendations to government personnel.
• Review plans, specifications, schedules, modifications, cost estimates, pay applications, and contract documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college, preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of building commissioning experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Army Corp of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience, preferred
• Experience reviewing and inspecting HVAC, plumbing, controls, and other mechanical building systems.
• Experience using RMS 3.0, preferred
• Knowledge of construction administration, commissioning processes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor documentation.
• Knowledge of LEED design and sustainability requirements preferred.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify