Senior Mechanical Engineer at Scientific Research Corporation

Description

WORK LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya (U.S. Embassy) 

PROJECT DURATION: 36 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

• Functioning as the Mechanical Engineer, providing Nairobi with a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and the management and technical oversight of the Nairobi CAA project
• 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 Nairobi in ensuring the completion of the Nairobi CAA in accordance with applicable US codes and standard building practices
• Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
• Reviewing engineering shop drawings and determining if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly 
• 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 construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submit 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
• Interpreting drawings in his/her discipline and have a basic understanding of the principles of his/her engineering discipline and how it fits in with other engineering disciplines
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determining if coordination with other disciplines is 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
• Evaluating contractor’s proposed remedy after problems are discovered and formulating solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager
• Reviewing design documents (drawings and specifications) that the A/E prepares as well as perform quality assurance for the construction project in his/her technical area of expertise 
• Developing a working knowledge of all technical requirements of project 
• Providing Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
• Reviewing contractor submittals
• Preparing responses to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications and making recommendations to the Project Director
• Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
• Reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• Preparing Monthly Progress Report summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Project Director/COR

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

Requirements

•  A bachelor’s degree (or above) in mechanical engineering from an accredited program and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and 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 Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
• Ability to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations
• Specific experience with Building Automation Systems, monitor controls and disconnects, general plumbing, water/sewage treatment, and power generation