Procon Consulting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on critical infrastructure improvement projects at an active healthcare campus in Alabama. This full-time, onsite position will provide construction period services, project management support, commissioning support, quality assurance, and technical oversight throughout construction execution, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.
RequirementsQualifications and Skills- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in mechanical engineering, construction management, construction administration, commissioning, facility infrastructure, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with mechanical building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing systems, mechanical utilities, boiler plants, water distribution systems, or similar systems.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and change proposals.
- Experience conducting field inspections and providing construction oversight on active construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical construction practices, applicable codes, engineering standards, and quality assurance requirements.
- Ability to identify construction deficiencies and provide sound technical recommendations for corrective action.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and communicate effectively with government personnel, contractors, designers, and project stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in an onsite Owner's Representative role and coordinate multiple technical and project management priorities.
- Previous Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project experience is a plus.
- Healthcare facility construction experience is a plus.
- Federal agency or Department of Defense (DoD) construction experience is a plus.
- Experience with utility infrastructure upgrades, plumbing rehabilitation, central energy plants, boiler systems, and commissioning activities is highly desirable.
- Experience working on occupied healthcare campuses and coordinating construction activities in active medical environments is highly desirable.
Responsibilities and Duties- Serve as the VA's onsite technical representative during construction activities, providing mechanical engineering expertise and oversight.
- Perform daily field inspections to monitor construction progress, workmanship, quality, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, construction drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and established quality requirements.
- Review contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings, schedules, proposed changes, and other construction documentation for technical compliance.
- Provide technical oversight and recommendations related to HVAC, plumbing, mechanical utilities, boiler systems, water distribution, and other facility infrastructure systems.
- Participate in project meetings and coordinate with VA personnel, contractors, design teams, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders.
- Assist with project scheduling, cost monitoring, risk management, progress tracking, and project reporting.
- Identify potential technical or constructability issues and provide recommendations to support timely resolution.
- Support commissioning activities, including system testing, testing and balancing, equipment startup, functional performance testing, training, and turnover.
- Review commissioning documentation and assist in verifying that mechanical systems are installed, tested, and operating in accordance with project requirements.
- Assist with the review of contractor pay applications, project documentation, commissioning reports, punch lists, and closeout packages.
- Monitor corrective work and verify completion of identified deficiencies and punch-list items.
- Support project closeout and turnover activities to ensure required documentation, testing, training, and system acceptance requirements are completed.
- Maintain accurate and organized field records, inspection reports, technical documentation, and project correspondence.
BenefitsSalary commensurate with experience.
Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.
Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.
