A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering field is required.
At least 8 years of experience leading design and construction management across multiple disciplines is required.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Tennessee is required.
Experience developing piping systems designs, including pipe sizing, pump selection, and pumping system controls, is required.
Experience working with Operations and coordinating field systems tie-ins in a co-occupancy environment involving Operations, construction contractors, and vendors is required.
Ability to create, organize, and manage project documents from conception through completion, including storing closeout and as-built documentation in site database systems, is required.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple design and construction projects simultaneously from conception through turnover to operations, within scope, schedule, budget, and available funding.
Develop project definitions, scopes of work, methods of accomplishment, and project baseline forecasts, including schedules and cost/spending profiles.
Identify staffing and other resource requirements and communicate them to resource managers.
Develop, review, and approve design documents, change orders, material requisitions, and specifications for construction and procurement.
Conduct periodic project and customer or stakeholder meetings to facilitate communication, review progress and performance, discuss issues, and resolve problems.
Develop mechanical systems scopes of work for assigned projects to meet project objectives and support project teams in achieving required results.
Review architectural engineering and/or construction contractor proposals for alignment with the scope and objectives.
Identify potential design issues, including cost overruns, quality concerns, and code compliance issues, and resolve them promptly to avoid schedule impacts.
Coordinate technical issue resolution with the design team, design and project management, and other relevant parties.
Conduct design reviews to ensure drawings, specifications, data sheets, cost estimates, and other documents align with the scope and project objectives.
Provide technical field oversight on projects.
Desired Qualifications
Experience performing constructability reviews, options analysis, and conceptual engineering to address construction conditions not anticipated during project design.
Experience coordinating design and construction work in the field and in sensitive research facility settings, including energy plants, utility rooms, and research laboratory spaces.
Demonstrated site utility systems design experience, such as communications, electrical, mechanical, potable water, sanitary sewer, steam, and storm water systems.
OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification.
Ability to work independently and participate collaboratively across the laboratory.
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced research environment.
Company Overview: Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is a leading provider of information technology, technology development, and environmental and construction services, specializing in Federal and Commercial projects. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet stringent regulatory standards and client requirements.
Position Overview: NEC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer-PE with experience in piping systems and fluid transfer including but not limited to engineering and design of pipe, pump, controls, and related in-line and on-line devices, who will support various Projects, Programs, and Operations. This role includes supplying technical field oversite on various projects. This position resides in the Utilities and Site Modernization Team within the Laboratory Modernization Division, Facilities & Operations Directorate.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage multiple design and construction projects simultaneously, within scope, schedule, budget and/or available funding, from conception to turn over to operations
Develop project definitions, scopes of work, methods of accomplishment, and project baseline forecasts that include schedules, and cost/spending profiles
Identify staff and other resource requirements and communicate to resource managers
Develop, Review and Approve design documents, change orders, material requisitions, and specifications for construction and procurement use
Conduct periodic project and customer/stakeholder meetings to promote and facilitate communication, review progress and performance, discuss issues, and facilitate problem resolution
Mechanical Engineer for assigned projects to develop Mechanical Systems Scopes of Work to meet Project Objectives and provide support to Project Teams as needed to achieve required results
Review Contractor Proposals (Architectural Engineering and/or Construction) to ensure alignment with Scope and Objectives
Proactively identify potential design issues (cost over runs, quality, code compliance, etc.) and resolve timely to not impact project schedule
Coordinate technical issue resolution with design team, Desing and Project Management, and others as appropriate
Conduct Design Reviews to Ensure documents (drawings, specifications, data sheets, cost estimates, etc.) align with Scope and meet the Project Objectives
Basic Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant engineering field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in leading design and construction management of multiple disciplines
Professional Engineer registered in the state of TN
Experience in developing piping systems design including but not limited to pipe sizing, pump selection, pumping system controls
Experience working with Operations and coordinating field systems tie-ins in a Co-Occupancy environment (Operations, Construction Contractor, Vendor, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to create, organize, and manage project documents from conception to completion including storing all closeout and as-built documentation to site date base systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience performing constructability reviews, options analysis, and conceptual engineering to address construction conditions not anticipated during project design
Experience in coordination of design and construction work both in the field and in sensitive research facility settings including energy plants, utility rooms, research laboratory spaces, etc.
Demonstrated Site Utility Systems Design Experience (e.g., Communications, Electrical, Mechanical, Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer, Steam, Storm Water)
OSHA 30 Construction Safety
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
All full-time employees are considered benefit eligible for company benefit programs and 401-K upon date of hire.