Mechanical Engineering SME

GovCIO

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineering SME to provide advisory and assistance services in support of the construction-engineering components of Program & Design Integration (PDI) for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) Theater Support Group at Al Dhafra Air Base, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering and construction project monitoring services; to augment in-house capabilities for these service areas for the AFCENT TSG. Support, as needed, cradle-to-grave functions for base engineering requirements, requirements assessment, planning, project development, construction monitoring, and project closeout, including:

• Review and analyze preliminary, interim, find project plans and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy.
• Review and provide general monitoring on Host Nation funded project development work for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, according to all laws, codes, guidelines, and criteria as required. Projects are related to a wide variety of facilities and infrastructure systems, including earthwork; airfield and roadway pavement systems; high and low voltage electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); water and sewage (plumbing); fire suppression; control and alarm systems; etc. which interface with other engineering specialties.
• Interpret methods and approaches in developing project calculations, layouts, drawings, and specifications that support project objectives and standards.
• Review and provide general monitoring on conceptual studies and sketches that indicate pertinent project features, material, equipment, and specifications.
• Monitor all project phases with appropriate managers and staff elements and shall maintain current engineering data for assigned projects.
• Coordinate projects with AFCENT TSG for engineers in other disciplines, operations personnel (e.g., Electric, Power Production, HVAC, Structures, Pavements and Equipment, and Utilities shops) and other U.S. Government entities to include Wing Safety, Force Protection, Security Forces, Communications, Fire Department, and Medical Group to verify safety, constructability, operability, maintainability, and all project considerations have been addressed.
• Perform reviews of Host Nation funded engineering investigative services as requested by the AFCENT TSG. Investigations can include electrical power studies, water and wastewater flow and system testing and analysis, and HVAC testing, among others.
• Monitor and report on projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and infrastructure utilizing a professional knowledge of engineering. Projects include work on roads, drainage systems, utility systems, installation utility plants, airfield runways, maintenance shops/hangars, recreation facilities, administrative offices, dormitories, etc.
• Review as-built drawings at the end of construction
• Monitor and report new projects for construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil/structural, mechanical and electrical engineering with no more than two (2) missed inspections, pre-construction surveys, surveys, or reviews per month.
• Obtained documented Host Nation surveillance and verify overall compliance with AFCENT TSG on contracted specifications, schedules, approved drawings, and statement of work.
• Monitor and report on assigned projects and review specifications and schedules.
• Verify construction for design compliance and assist with resolution of differences between the U.S. and Host Nation building code.
• Efficiently use computers/computer software including Microsoft Office, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs (AutoCAD), and project tracking programs (Microsoft Project), GIS, and other engineering calculation software packages to solve engineering problems and facilitate work as needed.
• Advise HN construction regarding installation development, and/or O&M functions to ensure that the U.S. requirement is met. The Contractor shall monitor construction projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish, including the performance of preconstruction site surveys all the way to completion of as-built drawings.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensure federal and local codes concerning health, safety, and environment to include DoD, Air Force engineering design guidance and standards such as UFC, AFIs (Series 32), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) laws, codes, guidelines, criteria, and standards in the design and construction of real property facilities.
• Assist in base master planning, community planning initiatives and assist the Chief of Portfolio Optimization by ensuring new project requirements comply with current and in-work Site Master Plan (SMP).
• Prepare necessary documents and presentations accurately and timely.
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Qualifications

Bachelors with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills And Experience

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4 years experience. A licensed Mechanical Engineer is preferred.
• Must be capable of providing mechanical design service, including determination of HVAC loads, equipment selection, duct sizing and routing, interior plumbing design, and exterior plumbing design.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be physically capable of deploying to the CENTCOM AOR and traveling between ADAB TSG and AUAB TSG sites, as required, up to 4 times per year (4 working days, two travel days) to backfill and attend meetings.