Mechanical Engineer
PolyCon Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Des Plaines, IL , to support our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) client with designing, developing, and evaluating components and processes used in the power generation, manipulation, transmission, distribution, and storage of electricity.
Candidate must have the ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Responsibilities :
- Will perform all duties necessary to help produce complete design packages for the Terminal Replacement and Modernization Programs.
- Develop site-specific project engineering packages in accordance with national and FAA standards on assigned projects based on scoping documents.
- Produce engineering design drawings, detailed work plans, project material requirements, cost estimates, project schedules, and other items as required.
- Participate in site surveys to determine site requirements, operating parameters, site-specific issues, and assist with development and review of project scope.
- Ensure proper completion of all necessary drawings by providing markups and drawing specifications to the Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG) group.
- Provide mechanical engineering support to other designers to ensure quality and completeness of designs. Support will include, but is not be limited to, document review, consultations, and interpretation of requirements and regulations.
- The candidate will ensure that all design drawings are complete and revisions made before drawings are placed into a solicitation for bid.
- Perform all necessary inspections and collect all data necessary to produce a complete design package.
- Make inspection visits to FAA facilities, monitor contractor progress, evaluate and review design submittals for completeness and accuracy and make all necessary design comments and corrections required.
- Track and update project implementation schedules for assigned projects / programs.
- Monitor project implementation and ensure projects are implemented according to drawings and specifications.
- Conduct reviews of technical submittals and documentation, and will require site visits to verify installation and schedule compliance.
- Provide mechanical engineering assistance in support of project installation, implementation, and integration. This will include issue resolution and troubleshooting installation problems.
- Must maintain a site-specific project status for site preparation and equipment installation problems and answer contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Assist in the preparation of change order scopes of work and estimates.
- Make periodic site visits to FAA facilities projects to inspect work in place and evaluate contractor progress, provide written punch list of noncompliant items, and perform an evaluation of project close out documentation and procedures.
- Verify that As-built drawings are correct and that manuals, spare parts, training, and monitoring services comply with contract requirements and advise the project team of mechanical engineering concerns throughout construction.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelors' Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Master's Degree with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent.
- Competent with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Capable of learning and applying Corporate Work Plan (CWP) applications, KSN (Knowledge Service Network), Project Wise database and can use the Internet as a data gathering and communicating tool.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance (to qualify for the FAA Public Trust you must be a US citizen or a Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years)
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Registered Professional Engineer.
Desired Qualifications :
- Prior FAA experience desired.
- Knowledge / Experience of Airports desired
Company Overview :
PolyCon Solutions is a certified participant of the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Program and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that provides cutting-edge acquisition, program, financial and logistical support to the federal government.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Other benefits include 401K, paid government holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
PolyCon Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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