Mechanical Engineer Professional

Job Category:Classic Engineering Primary Location:USA-MS: MISSISSIPPI-BILOXISchedule:Full-time Job Type:Standard Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 2008-09-02Description: Essential Job Functions Assists in the development of mechanical designs for current and conceptualized hardware, components and systems. Prepares plans and drawings using design software. Performs various analyses, including dimensional, thermal, structural, qualification, integration etc. to assist in the identification of correct configuration, integrity and feasibility of design(s). Assists in the creation of working prototype(s) for beta testing and customer demonstration. Prepares supporting documentation. Verifies that prototype(s) meets appropriate product specifications. Assists in the review of vendor/contractor capability to bring product design from engineering prototype phase to production release. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred Zero or more years of experience in mechanical engineering or product design and development Experience working with mechanical design principles and practices Experience working with drawing standards including tolerances and detailed drawings Experience working with production processes to include fabrication, plastic injection molding, metal forming and/or machining processes Other Qualifications Basic skills in computer assisted design (CAD) software such as Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, etc. Basic skills in computer aided engineering (CAE) software such as NASTRA, FLUENT, ALCOR, MATLAB, etc Basic analytical and problem solving skills for the design and testing of prototype(s) through product release Basic organization and time management skills Basic interpersonal skills to interact with customers, team members, vendors and contractors Communication skills to convey design/analysis/production of product to team members, vendors and contractors Ability to use common power and hand tools and electrical and tolerance measuring devices and equipment for the development of prototypes Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment POSITION SUMMARY: Provides efficient, effective and timely mechanical engineering expertise, to include but not limited to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), water and sewage (plumbing), fire suppression, control and alarm systems, natural gas and petroleum, oil and lubricant delivery systems, supporting the development, design and program management of facility projects to support the repair, maintenance and renovation of all facilities and infrastructure systems at Keesler AFB, MS. Facilities include a major Medical Center, military airfield, dormitories, training facilities, family housing and community facilities. The position is located within the Technology Branch which includes other disciplined engineers, architects, drafting and construction management staff. The position will also accomplishes other administrative tasks as required to ensure effective electrical engineering services support to Keesler AFB. MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES: 1. Complies with guidance provided in Air Force Instruction 32-1023, Design and Construction Standards and Execution of Facility Construction Projects, in addition to specific contractual guidance, in the accomplishment of design services. Prepares facility project designs to account for all known conditions and constraints, to allow for maximum flexibility, and to ensure adherence to all building codes, regulatory laws and safety standards as contractually defined. 2. Maintains full responsibility for design requirements of all projects except Military Construction (MILCON) and projects designed by other agencies in accordance with base support agreements. Provides functional and technical design reviews, coordination and support for MILCON and projects designed and executed by other. Reviews out-sourced or sub-contracted design and engineering requirements for accuracy and completeness. Prepares statement of works and design cost estimates for A&E services, and reviews A&E proposals. 3. Identifies and validates project design requirements with all project team members and applicable external organizations (safety, security, etc) and the end user to further refine and coordinate project requirements and criteria identified during project programming. Coordinates completed design process with the end user. 4. Completes a thorough design analysis, in conjunction with other Branch professional engineers on staff, for all elements of facility projects including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, lighting, communication, architectural, and environmental issues. Provides comprehensive conceptual design, schematic design and design development addressing all known aspects of the work affecting functional requirements, material performance and system selections. 5. Prepares and maintains project design documentation that accurately tracks design sequence and rationale of design decision, parametric cost estimates for various design phases, decisions on building materials and other pertinent project information. 6. Provides necessary construction documents (drawing, specification, cost estimates and other required documents) using automated tools such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), word processing, spreadsheet and other applicable automated systems. 7. Ensures accurate and timely updates of master facility drawings and infrastructure maps. Obtains and provides on-going updates of as-built drawings and real property records of base real property facilities and infrastructure. Maintains and provides centralized storage of as-built drawings, construction drawings and specifications for Keesler AFB projects as well as a search and inventory catalog file for all CADD and Geographic Information System (GIS) files. 8. Works closely with USAF Contracting personnel to ensure requirements supporting USAF-contracting procured construction and renovation projects are expressed accurately and comprehensively in design documents and that work is accomplished to a high level of quality. 9. Participates in meetings as required by Branch leadership to review project design and construction issues with USAF-Contracting, Branch construction management staff and construction contractors as applicable and facilitates solution. 10. Works closely with, and provides mechanical engineering expertise if required to maintenance personnel working in the Civil Engineering Operations Branch in the review of facility operations and maintenance issues and in the effective accomplishment of energy/utility management requirements. 11. Performs other duties and assignments as required. Experience Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. License: Current Certification as a Registered Professional Engineer. LOCATION SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS: Keesler AFB, MS (Biloxi MS) Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:None Create Success