Mechanical Engineer

**Duties**:
Working under the Construction Manager/Project Director of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) team, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing and inspecting all work elements of the construction site, reviewing shop drawings and other construction plans, developing change orders and cost estimates for the Physical Security Upgrade and Marine Security Guard Residence Project.
Incumbent must be capable of working independently.

Incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the work of contractors over the course of the project.
Will provide observations, recommendations, and supervision.
Number of contractors that report indirectly in this manner to the Mechanical Engineer ranges from 1 to 20.
As a representative of the project owner, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the overall work of up to 100 contractor personnel.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:

- Education Requirements:
A university degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution is required.- Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- Qualifications:
**Experience**:
At least five years of experience in mechanical engineering related to building construction and renovation on large scale residential or commercial development projects, of which, two years of experience in construction project management and oversight is required.**Languages: These will be tested**

English: Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate

French: Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate**Job Knowledge**:
Knowledge of local building and construction codes, local safety, and security rules.
Must be familiar with the local government structure and jurisdictions and the key personnel in order to facilitate authorization and related engagement.
Must have professional knowledge in mechanical design calculations and criteria, preparation of engineering drawings and specifications.**Skills And Abilities**:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research.
Professional skills and experience in using construction management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera.
Ability to create mechanical engineering cost estimates and review mechanical plan for code compliance.
Ability to operate documenting and measuring equipment such as cameras, infrared thermometers, flow meters, calipers and measuring tools.**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits:

- Agency Benefits:
**SALARY**: the **annual gross salary includes**: the profit-sharing allowance, the vacation allowance, the bonus allowance and the “Comité d’Entreprise” allowance.

**MEAL TICKETS**: Meal tickets have a face value of EUR 8.25/day. 60% of the daily amount is paid by the U.S. Government. An employee contribution of EUR 3.30 per ticket will be deducted in payroll. The number of meal tickets is limited to 202 workdays per year.

**TRANSPORTATION**:Employees are eligible for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of public transportation passes purchased for commuting purposes.

**HOLIDAYS**: The U.S. Missions in France observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.

**WE ALSO OFFER**:

- A rewarding work environment at the heart of bilateral relations
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful and diverse projects
- An inter-agency awards program to recognize outstanding contributions
- Real opportunities at the crossroads of commitment and skills provided employees have the required qualifications, relevant experience, and the motivation to grow
- English classes during working hours
- Workplace wellness program
- Employee onboarding program
- Fun HR events

**For EFMs**, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
**HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS**:
**HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER**
- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights**
- IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions w