Mechanical Engineer PE (Travel Role)

Description:

Seeking a contract mid level EE or ME to conduct building facility condition assessments at USPS sites nationwide. Be part of a 3-4 person team looking at all building components to define their condition, make recommendations for improvements, and document that in reports to the customer. Work will start in about a month and last for at-least a year.

• The assessment is focused on onsite MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Pluming) inspections and interviews with USPS staff members that were well acquainted with the facilities.

• The result will be a detailed account of the facility's physical deficiencies and the prioritized recommended actions with cost estimates.

• This position requires building assessments, investigation, consulting, and some development of design solutions

• Self-performs MEP Assessments and prepares MEP Assessment Reports

• Scope of MEP/FLS Assessments generally consist of:

• Self-performs single site visit consisting of a "walkthrough" survey and representative observation of accessible tenant spaces, common areas, roofs, and major mechanical areas

• Conduct visual observation of heating and cooling equipment and assess the general quality, condition, level of maintenance, and capacity of existing systems

• Conduct visual assessment of interior and exterior lighting systems as well as major electrical systems such as main switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers, metering equipment, transformers, and other ancillary systems such as emergency backup power generators

• Assess the existing condition of plumbing systems including domestic supply, waste, and vent piping as well as plumbing fixtures, water heating equipment, and pumps

• Assess the condition of fire protection and life safety systems including fire suppression systems, alarm systems, smoke evacuation equipment, and notification systems

• Document existing conditions, significant deficiencies, and/or evidence of deferred maintenance via photographs and narrative description

• To the extent possible, gather key data from major MEP system equipment tags including model number, serial number, date of manufacture, and nominal capacity (i.e., Btu/hr, hp, tonnage, etc.) - Review setpoints, schedules, and system capabilities of existing building automation systems (BAS) and/or central HVAC control systems, as applicable

• Takes document photographs of representative systems, conditions, and physical deficiencies

Skills:

Mechanical, Mechanical engineering, Mep, building inspection, Plumbing, Hvac, Electrical engineering, Electrical

Top Skills Details:

Mechanical,Mechanical engineering,Mep,building inspection

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• Licensed Professional Engineer (will consider EIT) - 5+ years of mechanical, electrical, or civil, experience

• Open to travel

• Full-time Travel across US

• Turnaround time for each project is generally 3-5 days for each building, generally will travel 1 week at a time

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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