Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

K  is hiring a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join a high‑performance team at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. The role supports Facility, Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (FSRM) projects such as HVAC repair, generator replacements and new construction, and requires the candidate to work independently to meet government timelines.

• Perform O&M engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of mechanical equipment and systems to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, at a military installation.
• Determine major failure problems or instabilities and develop corrective actions.
• Redesign systems or parts of a system, prescribe changes in materials and practices, and develop new calibration procedures.
• Determine short‑ and long‑range requirements for replacement of existing complex and major mechanical systems, equipment, and related components.
• Serve as a consultant on all mechanical engineering aspects of projects and provide support to trades and shop groups.
• Provide technical knowledge and expertise to assist with project and construction management and perform reviews of completed projects to ensure compliance with funding requirements and optimal use of resources.

• An active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position, which is only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering and design.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to a broad range of atypical or highly difficult facilities engineering assignments.
• Extensive knowledge with engineering disciplines as well as other related areas/functions.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering research and developmental activities and technologies and advances in order to incorporate them into atypical or highly difficult assignments.
• Broad knowledge of state and local jurisdiction over the use of land and natural resources, the construction of facilities and utilities, and the distribution of utilities services.
• Ability to adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for specialized requirements of some projects.
• Ability to plan and monitor large and complex facilities engineering projects requiring searching out and development of new or greatly modified methods and approaches so as to assure applicable objectives, standards, and requirements are met.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills especially in team building and customer relationships.
• Comfortable interacting with the customer's higher management to determine customer needs, technical direction, and strategy.
• Proficient with MS Office.

• Professional Engineering license to practice engineering in any state.
• Experience with federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD policies and procedures to include contracting and funding.

• Location:
  
  Buckley SFB, CO
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal 0–20%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 hrs

Basic Compensation: $90,000 - $106,000 (Colorado only)

Additional Compensation: K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible spending account, disability
• Paid time off, flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development opportunities

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job : R2123489