Mechanical Engineer- Hill AFB, UT

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer II will support Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting’s client, the 75 CEG/CEN Civil Engineer Engineering Division at Hill AFB, Utah. The position will execute project technical reviews of designs, cost estimates, shall review designs, plans and specifications for assigned projects for plumbing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; fire suppression, control and alarm systems; and other mechanical systems of major size and complexity for use in facilities such as multi-story office buildings, large steam plants, industrial aircraft manufacturing facilities, etc.

Location: Hill AFB, Utah

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Provide technical expertise and project management advice and guidance.
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of professional studies, reports, and analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, engineers, and construction managers.
• Define and Develop engineering project requirements and translate them into Performance Work Statements/Statements of Work.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Advance concepts and approaches, reviews projects progress and results; provide project status to help management resource decisions.
• Oversees the development, evaluation or review of plans and criteria for a variety of activities; assesses the feasibility of proposed plans, projects, and equipment.
• Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between the Cherokee Nation client and their customers.
• Evaluate information against a set of industry standards.
• Simultaneously manage technical reviews of multiple design & construction projects.
• Evaluates or review of plans and criteria for a variety of activities; assesses the feasibility of proposed plans, projects, and equipment.
• Writes (or discusses) project plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s).
• Conducts Quality Assurance reviews of on-going engineering projects and provides reports and recommendations to the client.
• Evaluates information against a set of standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

No supervisory or management authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; and 4 years’ experience in design and construction activities, project development, cost estimating, and contract execution.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of locality is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of the military design and construction process.
• Knowledge and understanding that includes all aspects of acquisition and project execution as a design/construction agent.
• Ability to simultaneously manage technical reviews of multiple design & construction projects.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCADD, Primavera, and Visio a plus.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to positively react to changes in directions, and filter out unnecessary tasks.
• Outstanding interaction skills, tact, and team building skills.
• Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Utilize technology to facilitate geographically separated offices into virtual collaborative environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical designs and drawings is required. Excellent communication skills both oral, visual and written.
• Strong computer skills working with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of BUILDER^TM Sustainment Management System.
• Working knowledge of TRIRIGA and E4Clicks is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of design and construction of high-interest, high-visibility Air Force projects is highly desirable.
• Three years of experience working closely with US military/DoD personnel providing advisory and assistance services for complex programs.
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen.
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is technical in nature and conducted in a climate-controlled office environment. Regular field activities include project site surveys and construction site visits.

ABOUT THE TEAM   
Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600 employees work in 20 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team! 

Compliance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.