Mechanical Engineer

work location

juba, south sudan (u.s. Embassy)

24 months with expected follow‑on work within the dos program

• performing technical inspections of mechanical work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• supporting and assisting obo/juba in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements, specific experience with building automation systems, monitor controls and disconnects, general plumbing, water/sewage treatment, power generation and hvac systems
• ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents, reading design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations
• reviewing engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts
• monitoring the construction contractor's quality assurance and safety program, observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• monitoring construction progress vis‑a‑vis the project schedule and submitting weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• performing technical inspections of the mechanical elements of the project
• understanding and interpreting drawings in his/her discipline and have an understanding of the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines
• reviewing shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determining if coordination with other disciplines are necessary in addition to monitoring on‑going construction work to identify problems or non‑compliance with design or contract specifications
• preparing construction reports detailing construction progress and identifying any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise; after problems are discovered, evaluating contractor's proposed remedy, formulating solutions for the project director/construction manager
• reviewing design documents (drawings and specifications) that the a/e prepares as well as performing quality assurance for the construction project in his/her technical area of expertise

• a mechanical engineering degree (bachelor’s or above) from an accredited university and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this task order.
• design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience, a professional engineering license (pe) is acceptable in lieu of a degree, overseas experience is preferred
• must have final secret, interim top secret (ts), or final ts security clearance issued by the defense security service at the time of consideration
• knowledge of international codes required
• experience in assessing and responding to requests for information (rfi)
• experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• knowledge of construction safety regulations, i.e. Em 385‑1‑1, osha, etc.
• knowledge of microsoft suite, i.e., power point, excel, and word required
• other related duties as assigned by the project director

• expertise in application of u.s. Building codes, with on‑site construction experience at large and complex phased multi‑million dollar vertical construction facility projects in overseas environments

src is a contractor for the u.s. Government, this position will require u.s. Citizenship as well as, a u.s. Government security clearance at the secret level with top secret eligibility

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