About the role
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.