Mechanical Engineer – Fort Hood

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide commissioning support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX.

The role involves reviewing designs, evaluating mechanical systems, supporting commissioning, and ensuring contract compliance across all construction phases. The ideal candidate will have a BS in mechanical engineering, 3+ years of commissioning experience, and familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of three years of building commissioning experience.
• PE license preferred.
• USACE or federal project experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing HVAC, plumbing, controls, and other mechanical building systems.
• Knowledge of LEED design and sustainability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review QA work for technical accuracy and completeness; provide technical guidance on plans and code interpretation.
• Review contractor schedules for conformance with construction methodology and contract.
• Review and document principal construction features, plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings for field conditions and contract compliance.
• Review technical aspects of major design, construction, renovation, and alteration projects.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and change orders; 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.
• Provide input on RFP requirements and design compliance.
• Support LEED requirements incorporated into project designs.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Plumbing systems

Controls systems

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

RMS 3.0

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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