Part-Time Mechanical Engineer (Chickamauga Dam)

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a part-time Mechanical Engineer for the Chickamauga Dam project. The role involves providing engineering and construction management support for federal projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on design reviews. The ideal candidate will be a licensed professional engineer with extensive experience on large construction projects.

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 opportunities.

Supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience on large federal construction projects.
• Experience with multi-million dollar federal construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical features and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional mechanical engineering and construction management support.
• Oversees construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities.
• Participates in design reviews and provides comments on mechanical engineering designs.

Skills

Engineering Management

Construction Management

Project Compliance

Mechanical Design Review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Current Professional Engineer license

Job description

Part-Time Mechanical Engineer (Chickamauga Dam)

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Base pay range

$43.00/hr - $63.00/hr

Job Title: Part-Time Mechanical Engineer (Chickamauga Dam)

• Work Location: Chattanooga, TN (Chickamauga Lock and Dam)***
  
  

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

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides professional mechanical engineering and construction management support by performing tasks such as: serves as a general engineer providing professional and technical leadership; guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects
• Serving as the organizational subject matter expert regarding national standards and practices for mechanical engineering construction for features of large civil works construction projects such multi-purpose dams, locks and river navigation structures
• Participating in design reviews and providing comments on contractor submitted mechanical engineering designs and plans
• Respond to RFI requests
• Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations
• Analyze design and construction issues with respect to contract requirements.
• Deliver recommendations to government personnel regarding compliance with contract provisions and recommend corrective actions as required to ensure high quality performance on contractor executed mechanical engineering projects or project tasks
• Assisting in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor mechanical engineering requirements and deliverables
• Candidate should be prepared to review and interpret plans and specifications, submittals, reports, schedules, modifications, cost estimates, approve pay applications, change orders and claims.
• Provide field surveillance and prepare daily detailed reports covering all pertinent factors affecting cost and engineering considerations.
• Utilizes USACE Resident Management System (RMS)
  
  

Education/Experience

• Current Professional Engineer license
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as mechanical engineer on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience with Dam and Lock projects including Lock operating machinery and utilities and multi-purpose dams and river navigation structures.
• Demonstrate experience with mechanical features such as lock operating machinery and utilities, hydraulic fluid power systems, hydraulic controls, and valves
• Experience with raw water pumps systems including plumbing, control valves, gate sprinklers, hose, and tubing
• Knowledge of machine drive and power transmission for gears, drive shafts, couplings rods as well as lubrication systems for machine components
• Experience in HVAC for small buildings and fire protection systems.
  
  

Work Schedule

• The Mechanical Engineer will be required to work Monday to Friday, approximately 24 hours per week
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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