Mechanical Engineer IV

This position is located in Las Cruces, NM at the NASA White Sands Test Facility.  Candidates will be considered for employment through the prime contractor, Sierra Lobo, Inc. and/or the sub-contractor, Chugach Government Solutions. 

Provide engineering support in the design, construction, and maintenance for facilities at the NASA Johnson Space Center, White Sands Test Facility site, Las Cruces, NM. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible to review project specifications such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, & reports.  Position is responsible and will manage the mechanical design process and orchestrates the planning, design, cost estimating, and phased scheduling for projects.

• Works independently, or with minimal supervision relying heavily on prior professional experience and knowledge of state and local regulations. Will provide guidance and direction to lower-level engineers and may act as lead on projects.
• Performs mechanical design and planning work for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities.
• Primary deliverables include scopes of work, specifications documents, and cost estimates for future projects.
• Responsible to prepare engineering design criteria documents, calculations, drawings, and specifications for mechanical systems including HVAC, pumps, pressure vessel systems (PVS), heating and cooling water piping system, compressed air systems, building automation systems, and various other special systems. Assess feasibility and completeness of proposed engineering tests, equipment, projects, and designs.
• Provides engineering support for both preventative and corrective maintenance as well as trouble analysis.
• Utilize professional knowledge of mechanical theory, standard engineering theory and techniques, and local regulations to perform requirements, determinations, technical assistance, and conventional design work.
• Supports mechanical projects during construction, including coordinating answers to Requests for Information, Change Orders, and solving problems that arise in the field.
• Actively participates in design review committees and processes.
• Engages engineering support personnel for CADD and GIS support during project development.
• Serves as mechanical engineer-of-record for design documents and reports.
• Prepares and presents informal and formal presentations to the customers and management.
• Supports and participates in the company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of a broad range of mechanical engineering design and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Ensures the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environmental performance, quality, and efficiency and makes recommendations for improvement when necessary.
• Keeping up-to-date and knowledgeable of applicable industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to make presentations to senior team and client management.
• Effectively coordinating numerous projects simultaneously.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, reports, and submittals.
• Provide occasional engineering support in the field under all environmental conditions.

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university program.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience as a Design Engineer or Requirements Engineer in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the state of New Mexico or the ability to receive reciprocity within the introductory period.
• Skill in the use of MS Office products; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Standard/Pro at an intermediate level.
• Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screening as required on the contract.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required level clearance.
• S. Citizenship.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Cross-discipline experience with civil and electrical facility projects, building automation and control networks.
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation, Water GEM, AutoCAD, MS PowerPoint, Blue Beam REVU, Pipe Flow, Trane 3DS, Honeywell control systems, or any heat load calculation software.
• Experience working on a government contract or on a government

Working Conditions:

• Desk/office work and test area work.
• Test area work involves standing and directing technical personnel.
• Field work may be necessary. Travel to remote sites/locations may be required.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Work hours are subject to change, with weekend and/or holiday work as needed. May be required to work outside normal duty hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting. This job may involve walking, standing, bending, reaching, and handling of items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to operate a computer, effectively communicate information in verbal and written form, read and review information.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
• May be required to wear breathing protection (respirator), hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.