What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at RADISE International?
Job Tittle: Mechanical Engineer II/ QA Inspector
Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34953
Duration: Full Time
Job Description:
Design and Technical Oversight:
- Review and evaluate mechanical design drawings, specifications, and submittals for compliance with USACE and federal design standards.
- Provide engineering oversight during construction phases, including field inspections, testing, and verification of mechanical systems.
- Support design development for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, and structural disciplines to ensure design integration and system performance.
- Prepare technical reports, design analyses, and recommendations to support project delivery.
- Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering, and life-cycle cost evaluations.
Construction and Quality Assurance:
- Conduct field inspections and quality assurance surveillance for mechanical systems and related works.
- Monitor Contractor Quality Control (QC) operations to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Receive, review, and process submittals and shop drawings using RMS; ensure proper documentation, review, and reporting.
- Prepare and submit daily inspection reports documenting progress, labor, materials, and any observed deficiencies.
- Maintain records of materials, test results, and “as-built” conditions.
- Conduct joint, pre-final, and final inspections and verify corrective actions are completed.
- Inspect safety precautions and enforce corrective measures for noncompliance.
- Participate in commissioning and testing of mechanical and control systems.
Project and Field Support:
- Review construction materials, workmanship, and adherence to approved submittals.
- Inspect installations of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.
- Verify performance of testing and collect samples for laboratory analysis.
- Monitor project progress and estimate work completion percentages.
- Assist with coordination for utility relocations (mechanical systems).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, construction, or project inspection (USACE or federal experience preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, RMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- In-depth knowledge of NEC, UFC, NFPA, and USACE engineering procedures.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret construction schedules and safety plans.
- Ability to travel to project sites within the USACE Caribbean District as needed.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior work on USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal design/construction projects.
- Experience with backup power systems, renewable energy, and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Familiarity with design-build delivery and government submittal processes.
- Knowledge of LEED or sustainable design standards.
- Experience overseeing major civil works and vertical construction projects such as hurricane gates, Army reserve centers, schools, and housing facilities.
Benefits
- Paid time off & holidays
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Referral program