Position Summary
The Part-time Mechanical Engineer provides engineering design, technical review, and construction support for mechanical systems associated with facility and infrastructure projects in support of Beale Air Force Base for 10 hours per week. This is a one-year contract and can be onsite, however, this listing is for the remote position (the client is located at Beale AFB, California). The Mechanical Engineer supports the planning, design, and evaluation of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fuel distribution, and building mechanical systems to ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical engineering support for construction and infrastructure projects at Beale Air Force Base.
- Assist with design, analysis, and evaluation of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and fuel distribution systems.
- Support development and review of mechanical design drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
- Develop and review construction cost estimates using RSMeans, PACES, E4Clicks, or equivalent estimating tools.
- Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), ASHRAE standards, ASTM standards, NFPA codes, and other applicable mechanical design standards.
- Evaluate HVAC systems, building automation systems, and energy performance considerations.
- Support analysis of domestic water distribution systems, plumbing systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
- Assist with constructability reviews and technical issue resolution during construction execution.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to support project planning and execution.
- Provide technical support during planning, design, and construction phases.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- U.S. Citizenship preferred, but must at least be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience supporting mechanical system design, review, or construction.
- Experience developing construction estimates using RSMeans, PACES, E4Clicks, or equivalent tools.
- Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
- Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following systems:
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
- HVAC controls and building automation systems
- Plumbing systems
- Fire protection systems
- Domestic water distribution and storage
- Fuel distribution and storage systems
- Experience supporting constructability reviews, technical issue resolution, and coordination during construction execution.
Preferred Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (active or eligible)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- ASHRAE certification or membership