Senior Mechanical Engineer, Durban

Description WORK LOCATION: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA

PROJECT DURATION: 24 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

Functioning as the Mechanical Engineer, providing OBO/Durban a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Durban, South Africa Consulate

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 OBO/Durban in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements.

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

Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract requirements

Reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements and resolving conflicts

Monitoring the construction contractor's quality assurance and safety program

Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly

Monitoring construction progress vis-a-vis the project schedule and submits 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

Understanding and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and understand the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other 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 problems with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise

Evaluating contractor's proposed remedy after problems are discovered

Formulating solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager

Working on the site construction will be performed to U.S. standards

Reviewing design documents (drawings and specifications) that the A/E prepares as well as performing quality assurance for the construction project in his/her technical area of expertise

Developing working knowledge of all technical requirements of the 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

Making recommendations to the Project Director

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

Ability to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations

Current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures

Desired Skills

Specific experience with Building Automation Systems, monitor controls and disconnects, general plumbing, water/sewage treatment, power generation and HVAC systems

Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements Yes

Benefits SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.

EEO Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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