Construction Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME)

About ISI Professional Services

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more. 

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary

ISI seeks an experienced Construction Mechanical Engineer with specialized expertise in boiler plants, steam systems, and high-pressure piping to support major infrastructure upgrades at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center. This role provides full-time onsite Owner’s Representative support during planning, construction, testing, and closeout of a new Boiler Plant.

The Mechanical Engineer will oversee installation work, review technical documentation, support commissioning, and ensure all mechanical systems meet VA standards, industry codes, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide daily onsite construction monitoring of boiler, steam, and mechanical system installations
2. Conduct field inspections to verify contractor work complies with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes
3. Participate in shutdown planning, outage sequencing, and system switchovers
4. Review and comment on mechanical submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and test procedures
5. Support all commissioning and start-up activities, including functional performance testing and documentation reviews
6. Participate in progress meetings and provide engineering support for issue resolution
7. Track construction progress, identify risks, and communicate impacts to stakeholders
8. Maintain accurate field documentation, including redlines and quality observations
9. Assist with evaluating change proposals and schedule impacts
10. Support punch list activities and final turnover package preparation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 6 years of experience in design and construction supporting construction of boiler plants, steam distribution, or similar high-risk mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, steam plant operations, high-pressure piping, heat exchangers, and mechanical controls
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and commissioning plans
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with contractors and A/E teams
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a VA background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience supporting healthcare, industrial, or federal construction projects
• Familiarity with boiler plant operations, fuel systems, and system sequencing
• Experience supporting Owner’s Representative, CM, or A/E teams

Work Schedule and Environment

This job operates in active construction environments and professional office environments. The physical demands required of this position described here are of those that must be met by the selected employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full-time, onsite at Loch Raven VAMC, Baltimore, MD
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
• Flexibility related to daily work hours is available as project demands arise.
• Occasional off-hours work may be required during shutdowns, tie-ins, or testing
• Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up to 1.5 miles per day between buildings.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
• Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
• Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl

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