Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Engineering, Maintenance and Operations

Job Description:

Under the Engineering and Technical Support Services contract (ETSS), a successful candidate in the mechanical engineering discipline will perform requirements planning, large scale third-party design oversight, internal project design, construction oversight and operational start-up activities. Responsibilities include identifying and ensuring relevant construction codes and standards are included in accordance with NASA policy and procedures and to determine code sections relevant to the particular facility work and advise FEMO engineers, architects, and operations specialists on the appropriate application of those code sections to the facility work. Responsibilities also include reviewing third party designs and providing input to minimize construction project disruption and avoid property loss and waste. In addition, the engineers will identify and apply code content/requirements when performing quality assurance (e.g., document reviews, work product inspections, witnessing system tests, observing construction work, observing maintenance work, etc.). Prefer a strong background in HVAC over a range of facilities from commercial office space, to data centers, to aerospace production facilities.

This is a full-time onsite position at NASA Armstrong located in Edwards, CA. The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $175,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have an active California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. A candidate with an EIT certificate and the ability to obtain a California P.E. license within the first six months after hiring may receive a conditional offer.
• Minimum 8 years mechanical design and construction engineering and management (Preferably non-residential, steel and concrete structure facilities)
• Experience with design-bid-build and design-build project delivery mechanisms.
• Experience translating customer requirements to design options with accurate cost justification.
• Ability to review and revise existing standards of engineering techniques, procedures, and practices in building design and building information modeling.
• Ability to coordinate work efforts across other engineering, architecture, and construction disciplines to arrive at best technical and value-based solutions.
• Must demonstrate experience in Mechanical systems and equipment such as Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC), fire protection, process water distribution and collection, pneumatic systems, environmental control systems; systems for storage and distribution of cryogens & gases, and ground support equipment.
• Additional Experience - specialized experience in multiple project phases: Planning and feasibility studies; coordination with the appropriate State agencies and State Historical Preservation Office for the demolition of certain facilities across NASA and other federal facilities; Preliminary Engineering Reports; Final Design; Environmental Permitting; Construction; and Activation/Commissioning.
• Required software skills: Bluebeam, Project Professional
• Desired software skills: Revit, ArcGIS Pro, SpecsIntact, EnergyPro, Civil 3D, RSMeans (Certified RA is highly desired);
• Must be able to work a 9/80 schedule to support NASA FEMO.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

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