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This is a job description for a Design Mechanical Engineer in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Job Summary: The employee will work on Keesler Air Force Base supporting the 81st Civil Engineering Squadron as a Design Mechanical Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include the design and technical review of mechanical systems including, but not limited to; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Controls; Plumbing; Fire Suppression; Natural Gas Distribution; Compression Air, and Material Handling / Specialty Equipment such as cranes, elevators, and diesel prime movers for power generation. Perform HVAC designs for projects such as single or multi-storied barracks; academic complexes; aircraft flight control or simulation facilities; administrative, dining and multi-purpose centers; medical complexes; schools, child development centers; chapels; industrial, manufacturing, and special process facilities; warehouse and storage buildings; machine shops; vehicle, weapons, and fuel cell repair shops; recreation and resource operations buildings; commissaries; refrigeration and cold storage buildings; aircraft corrosion control and paint stripping facilities. Provide leadership and serve as the principle point of contact for design teams within the Engineering Squadron for assigned projects from design startup through construction. Interact with other agency designers, project managers and top agency officials to resolve conflicts in criteria, develop design and contracting strategies which results in advertising, contract award and construction and/or renovation of mission essential facilities. Produces complete contract packages including, but not limited to independent government estimates, drawings and specifications; manage projects from the design phase through completion of construction/renovation. Analyze mechanical system design calculations/procedures. Perform Life Cycle Cost Analysis to select the most cost effective building envelop and electrical/mechanical systems. Reviews designs completed internally or by an outside A/E firm. Calculate HVAC building loads using Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or other building loads calculation programs designed for HVAC and energy simulation.

Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited university. Must have experience in the design of mechanical systems including, but not limited to; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Controls; Plumbing; Fire Suppression; Natural Gas Distribution; Compression Air, and Material Handling/Specialty Equipment such as cranes, elevators, and diesel prime movers for power generation. PE license. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Good verbal and written communication skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 7 years of experience. Knowledge of design for Department of Defense facilities. Experience with Project Schedule. Knowledge of the Internal Building Code, NFPA Life Safety Code, ASCE 7, AISC Standards, and Unified Facilities Criteria PE license in the state of Mississippi. LEED AP.

AAP/EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled