Mechanical Engineer
Engineering
Watervliet Contract/CTH Nov 26, 2025
Mid-Level Mechanical Systems Inspector
Location: Watervliet Arsenal in Albany, NY
Pay: $105k-$150k/Year.
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We are seeking a talented and experienced need Mid-Level Mechanical Systems Inspector Position to support the US Army Corps of Engineers at the Watervliet Arsenal in Albany, NY. This is an onsite, full-time position
Duties Shall Generally Include:
  • Review of plans and specifications and oversight of work to ensure construction conforms to contract drawings.
  • Reviewing the technical aspects of designated major design, construction, renovation or alteration projects.
  • Review RFIs, submittals, BCOES reviews and perform plan in hand reviews.
  • Review, inspect and test mechanical systems and equipment installed in projects.
  • Monitor and document commissioning of building systems.
  • Preparation of the pertinent correspondence, reports, and A-E contract criteria necessary for project completion.
  • Review of controversial and/or complex change orders and claims to ensure they are adequately documented and justified.
  • Attendance of all mechanical and plumbing meetings and providing input on effectively meeting all Requests for Proposal (RFP) and design requirements, to include any LEED requirements incorporated into the design.
  • Attendance of all warranty inspections and support in attaining and maintaining the contractual warranty.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • HS + 10 Years of relevant experience in construction practices, engineering, procedures, and testing, and large vertical DoD construction projects.
  • 3 years commissioning experience.
  • Due to the nature of the project US citizenship is required.
  • Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background checks.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
  • Up to 50% of the time the position needs to move about indoor and outdoor construction site environments with uneven terrain, variable environmental conditions including heat, dusts, noise, moisture, and dryness.
  • Occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing repetitive bending/stooping, repetitive or fine hand movements, working at heights, and lifting and carrying equipment weighing less than 25 pounds.
  • At times the position requires working with arms above shoulder level, power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), climbing stairs, using portable ladders, wearing fall protection, working in confined spaces, and lifting greater than 25 pounds.
  • The position requires wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection, and fall protection.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Knowledge of HVAC, piping, plumbing and building control systems
  • Experience using RMS
  • USACE experience
Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Due to the nature of the project US citizenship is required
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $50 to $65.

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