Defense Contractor Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Summary: Mechanical Engineers are responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to creating, reviewing, and executing various engineering drawings and documents, performing calculations, reviewing the work of other engineers, writing reports and bid evaluations,  create construction schedules and adjusting them based on construction conditions,  perform field walkdowns, troubleshooting and problem solving, conduct field sketching and redline drawings, and monitoring daily construction activities etc.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review Client's technical documents and requirements.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project technical, schedule, cost and quality objectives.
• Understand isometrics, P&ID, GA, plot plans, 2D CAD drawings and 3D models, specifically for architecture, mechanical engineering, and plumbing system.
• Be familiar with process piping, plumbing, chemical piping, and gas piping fabrication and installation.
• Review piping and electrical racks/supports' shop drawings and calculations.
• Review, approve and oversee the installation of plumbing system.
• Monitor daily construction activities, troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Understand industrial, mechanical, and plumbing (water supply and drainage, etc.).
• Identify scope changes and develop change management documents.
• Coordinate with Document Control, Quality, and Project Control teams to ensure all project deliverables are appropriately numbered, compiled, and available for turnover to meet all project deliverables.
• Review documents, design reports, design calculations and drawings in accordance with engineering quality standards and client requirements.
• Interpret all codes and maintain the overall performance of all structural activities.
• Prepare work scope packages, project execution plans, quality plans, and CWP packages.
• Manage engineering activities to ensure compliance with the project scope of work and quality objectives.
• Coordinate with various engineering groups.
• Prepare technical bid evaluations & tabulations.
• Coordinate engineering requirements between the site and engineering offices.
• Ensure construction conforms to drawings and specifications; ensure consistent construction practices are followed in all areas.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the site construction office, outlining items of concern such as safety report, non-conformance, materials and weather delays, site clean-up, congestion, infrastructure, manpower loading, quality control and potential contract extras, RFI logs, CR logs, etc.
• Provide prompt responses to field requests (RFI's) from the construction team and contractors.
• Report construction progress, manpower forecasts, and expenditure forecasts to client.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.         

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 2 -5 years of work experience in a commercial construction environment.
• Experience in semiconductor construction, preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding of process piping, plumbing, equipment, MAU, AHU, DCC equipment installation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to use engineering software, such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Revit, or others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).

Language Proficiency:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin, preferred

Nice to have:

• Start-up experience.
• Verbal communication skills in Mandarin.
• Professional Engineer's License

Additional Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.