Mission-Driven Army Reserve HVAC & Facilities Engineer

The Building People; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability & Short-Term Dis.

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This role provides engineering support for Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs to enhance mission readiness.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams to deliver planning, design, maintenance, and construction support for facility systems across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum three years of engineering experience.
• Experience supporting HVAC systems or building systems.
• Ability to perform field assessments and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support throughout planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction projects.
• Support real property activities through field data collection, technical drafting, and engineering analysis.
• Ensure all work complies with Army and Army Reserve standards, UFC, and applicable codes.
• Conduct field surveys, utility vault evaluations, and drawing verification activities.
• Collect and document field data supporting real property and facilities management requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and field data collection documentation within required project timelines.
• Coordinate with government personnel and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for facility systems and infrastructure.
• Diagnose deficiencies and develop repair recommendations for HVAC systems and related mechanical equipment.
• Support routine maintenance activities and assist with troubleshooting mechanical systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

HVAC systems experience

Field data collection

Valid driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS/FEMS

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This role provides engineering support for Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs to enhance mission readiness.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams to deliver planning, design, maintenance, and construction support for facility systems across the region.