Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Facilities Mechanical Engineer position just opened up at JPL/NASA in Pasadena, CA. Location: Pasadena, CA 91109 (In Office). Position: Facilities Mechanical Engineer. Pay Range: $58–90/hr DOE. Duration: 4 months. Schedule: 1st shift, 9/80 (you’ll be working 80 hours over 9 days). We do offer paid time offs, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision. Job Summary Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the laboratory. The mission of the department is to provide superior logistics, advanced workplaces, and resilient infrastructure to enable optimal laboratory operations. Facilities personnel are responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the JPL physical property which resides on 167 acres, with 2.5 million square feet of offices and laboratories in 128 buildings, housing over 6,000 people. The mission of the division is to provide a safe environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge in support of JPL’s projects and missions. Responsibilities Design mechanical systems to comply with various project scopes of work in accordance with applicable standards and regulations including the California Mechanical Code. Consult with project requesters to determine system requirements and provide requested services while meeting safety, code, and budgetary requirements. Conduct building system assessments to evaluate conditions, operations, and maintenance requirements of building mechanical systems. Provide technical assistance and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel for issues on mechanical systems. Support faculty, consultants, and field personnel as required. Maintain accurate documentation on mechanical system configurations and capacities. Partner with internal organizations (safety, environmental, security, acquisitions), facilities construction and maintenance personnel, and other facilities engineering and design team members on the development and execution of lab construction projects. Verify and ensure that new mechanical building systems are compatible with existing building infrastructure. Maintain files/records/operational data related to the assigned contract. Prepare activity progress reports. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications BA degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree with typically 9+ years of related work experience. Strong experience in facilities design/construction projects of moderate complexity, demonstrating knowledge of building codes and industry best practices. Familiarity with mechanical engineering design and development of construction drawings for offices, cleanrooms, and laboratory facilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, mediating, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently when needed. Demonstrated understanding of principles of LEED and building commissioning. Advanced skills in AutoCAD, competence with Bluebeam, and Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Project. Preferred Qualifications MA/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of related experience. Professional engineering license or progress toward licensure. Excellent communication, interpersonal, team working, and project organizational skills. Strong skillset in mechanical engineering design and development of construction drawings for cleanrooms and laboratory facilities. Proficiency with AutoCAD drawing, scheduling, and budgeting. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr