Recruitment at Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) for a Mechanical Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation is a leading provider of advanced information technology and engineering solutions to the government, commercial sector, and non-profit organizations. A highly competent team of engineers and scientists with interdisciplinary backgrounds is at the heart of our capabilities. This group is always challenged to give our clients with cutting-edge technical solutions.

Recruitment at Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) for a Mechanical Engineer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Requisition Number: ISS-11919
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full – Time
Project Duration: 60 months with expected follow-on work within the OBO Program

Job Description

This position functions as the Mechanical Engineer, providing OBO / Lagos a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Lagos NCC Project.
The New Consulate Campus includes: Consulate, Warehouse/Shops/Motorpool, 3 CACs, MSF, Utility Building, REC with a swimming pool and cabana, MSGR, Parking Garage, Helicopter Landing Zone.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs technical inspections of mechanical work, monitors the contractor’s quality control program, and reviews project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
Supports and assists OBO / Lagos in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements
Ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
Reviews engineering shop drawings and determines if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
Performs quality assurance tasks, ensures contractor’s work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensures materials meet contract, reviews contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolves conflicts
Monitors the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program
Observes onsite construction and determines if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
Monitors construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submits weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
Performs technical inspections of the mechanical elements of the project
Reviews contractor submittals
Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director
Prepares responses to Requests for Information (RFI)
Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
Reviews and evaluates design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
Prepares Monthly Progress Report summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
Monitors on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications.
Prepares construction reports detailing construction progress and identifies any problem with the construction process
After problems are discovered:
Evaluate contractor’s proposed remedy
Formulate solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager
Reviews design documents (drawings and specifications) that the A/E prepares
Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

Requirements

A Mechanical Engineering Degree from an Accredited Program and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and value to the project supported by this Task Order
Knowledge of International Codes required
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
Must have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures, based on U.S. standards
Must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations
Must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have an understanding of the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines
Must be able to review shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines are necessary
Design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience
A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree
Overseas experience preferred
Must have Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
Must have experience with Building Automation Systems, monitor controls and disconnects, general plumbing, water/sewage treatment, power generation and HVAC systems