Mechanical Engineer Plumbing (Miami, FL)

Planate Management Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401K plan eligibility

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness program

Training and certification support

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering and construction management support for the Chiller Plant System and related water systems at the Miami VA Medical Center. The role ensures compliance with design intent, construction standards, and project objectives across all phases.

This full-time position is contingent upon contract award, with a one-year base term and three option years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or 10 years of directly related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in Florida.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction/project management.
• Experience with chiller utility systems in federal or healthcare projects preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VA standards, FAR, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support construction management activities including inspections and reporting.
• Review mechanical and plumbing systems design, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and as-built drawings.
• Assist in resolving technical issues, RFIs, and design clarifications.
• Support cost estimating, change order analysis, and project controls.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Construction management

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in Florida

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing mechanical engineering and construction management support for the Chiller Plant System and Chilled and Condenser Water System Repair/Replace at the Miami VA Medical Center. You will ensure compliance with design intent, construction standards, and project objectives throughout all phases of the project.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract, and the contract duration is one year with three option years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support construction management activities including inspections and reporting
• Review mechanical and plumbing systems design, shop drawings, and submittals
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to schedule and budget
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and as-built drawings
• Assist in resolving technical issues, RFIs, and design clarifications
• Support cost estimating, change order analysis, and project controls
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or 10 years of directly related experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of Florida
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction/project management
• Experience with chiller utility systems in federal or healthcare projects preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of VA standards, FAR, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affi

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!