Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer

Golden Wolf, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GoldenWolf, LLC seeks a Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer to support Walter Reed National Military Medical Center projects, overseeing onsite QA for HVAC, steam systems, and facility modernization.

You will review submittals, coordinate with architects and contractors, ensure compliance with USACE standards, and document daily QA activities on active healthcare construction sites.

Qualifications

• PE License in Mechanical Engineering or Licensed Master HVAC Contractor.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical construction, renovation, or modernization experience.
• Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical infrastructure, and facility modernization.
• Familiarity with USACE Three-Phase Inspection Process and EM 385-1-1.
• Ability to obtain CAC credentials and work on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical submittals, equipment data, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Conduct onsite inspections of HVAC, steam, and mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Prepare inspection reports, meeting minutes, and QA documentation.
• Support mechanical system turnover, commissioning, punch-list verification, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure safety, infection-control compliance, and life-safety reporting.

Skills

PE License

HVAC Contractor License

10+ yrs exp

USACE QA/Inspection

Healthcare construction

Tools

RMS experience

Job description

About GoldenWolf

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business providing facilities management, engineering, construction management, quality assurance, and technical support services to federal agencies nationwide. Our team supports mission-critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities throughout the Department of Defense and civilian government sectors.

Position Summary

Status: COA, contingent on award of the contract

GoldenWolf is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer to support repair, renovation, and modernization projects at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).

The selected individual will provide onsite construction quality management, mechanical quality assurance, contractor oversight, field inspections, technical reviews, and project documentation support for active healthcare facility construction projects involving HVAC systems, steam systems, utility infrastructure, and facility modernization initiatives.

Mechanical Quality Assurance & Technical Review

• Review mechanical submittals, equipment data, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Evaluate compliance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and federal standards.
• Review RFIs, contractor schedules, deficiency reports, and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical recommendations to government representatives.

Construction Inspection & Field Oversight

• Conduct onsite inspections of HVAC, steam, and mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Verify contractor quality control activities and required testing.
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements, infection-control measures, and project specifications.
• Identify and report life-safety issues and construction deficiencies.

Project Coordination

• Attend weekly project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and government personnel.
• Prepare inspection reports, meeting minutes, and QA documentation.
• Support mechanical system turnover, commissioning, punch-list verification, and project closeout activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Utilize USACE Resident Management System (RMS).
• Maintain daily and weekly QA reports.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Support federal construction compliance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Mechanical Engineering; OR
• Licensed Master Mechanical/HVAC Contractor.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical construction, renovation, or modernization experience.
• Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical infrastructure, and facility modernization projects.
• Experience with USACE Three-Phase Inspection Process.
• Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Ability to obtain CAC credentials and associated federal background investigation requirements.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and healthcare campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal construction experience.
• DoD construction experience.
• Hospital or healthcare construction experience.
• Mechanical QA/QC experience.
• RMS experience.
• Commissioning and startup experience.
• Large-scale HVAC infrastructure project experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GoldenWolf, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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