Mechanical Engineer, Department of State

Mechanical Engineer, Department of State (Worldwide)

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GPTech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Department of State (DOS) Engineering Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The objective of these contracts is to obtain the full range of engineering and administrative expertise necessary to assist and support the DOS Office of Construction Management (CM) build and renovate diplomatic facilities abroad. The Mechanical Engineer will support and assist the program in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with the contract requirement by providing a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance, management, and technical oversight.

This position will be located in the given task order location.

• Perform technical inspections of mechanical work, monitor the construction contractor’s quality control program, and review project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Verify that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
• Review engineering shop drawings and determine whether the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
• Perform quality assurance tasks, ensure that the construction contractor’s work is properly inspected and that corrective actions take place, ensure that materials meet contract, review contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolve conflicts.
• Monitor the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program. Observe onsite construction and determine whether construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
• Monitor construction progress via the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
• Perform technical inspections of the mechanical elements of the project.
• Determine if coordination with other disciplines is necessary in addition to monitoring ongoing construction work to identify problems or non‑compliance with design or contract specifications.
• Prepare construction reports detailing construction progress and identify any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise. After problems are discovered, evaluate contractor’s proposed remedy. Formulate solutions for the DOS Project Director/Construction Manager.
• Review design documents (drawings and specifications) that the architect/engineer prepares and perform quality assurance for the construction project in the applicant’s technical area of expertise.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or Contracting Officer Representative.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical…