Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Long-Term Contract Opportunity
Location: Watervliet, NY.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support ongoing operations and construction projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Watervliet Arsenal and United States Military Academy at West Point.

This long-term contract role focuses on construction-phase engineering support, QA/QC oversight, and commissioning activities for large, complex vertical DoD facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review mechanical submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, product data, and equipment selections for compliance with USACE specifications, UFCs, applicable codes, and contract requirements.

• Provide timely technical responses and recommendations to support construction progress.

• Assist in resolving design ambiguities and interpreting mechanical plans, specifications, and criteria.

• Conduct on-site inspections of mechanical installations, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fuel systems, and mechanical controls.

• Verify compliance with approved submittals, technical specifications, and USACE quality standards.

• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.

• Participate in QC/QA meetings with contractors, the USACE Resident Office, and other stakeholders.

• Review and monitor Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) procedures and reports.

• Oversee and support commissioning activities for mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and controls.

• Witness system start-up, functional testing, and performance verification.

• Ensure systems meet design intent, operational requirements, and safety standards.

• Ensure all mechanical work complies with applicable UFCs, IBC, IMC, NFPA, ASME, and other governing codes.

• Support enforcement of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements during mechanical construction activities.

• Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions in accordance with contract requirements.

• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, deficiency logs, and field memoranda using RMS.

• Provide engineering input on proposed changes, value engineering items, and contractor claims.

• Evaluate mechanical cost proposals and schedule impacts for Contracting Officer review.

• Proactively identify mechanical system risks or construction conflicts and propose practical mitigation solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to work on U.S. government projects.

• 5 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting large, vertical DoD construction projects.

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and building control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) License.

• Direct experience working with USACE, NAVFAC, VA, or other federal/DoD agencies.

• Experience with commissioning, TAB, and mechanical system start-up activities.

• Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards, including UFC, IMC, IBC, NFPA, and ASME.

• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.

• Familiarity with construction-phase QA/QC processes, including USACE Three-Phase Control System and CQC requirements.