Mechanical Engineer

US Embassy is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• The incumbent will serve as the mechanical engineer/inspector for the New Embassy Compound project responsible for overseeing mechanical elements of the project
• Relevant mechanical engineering fields to this position include Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (air handling units, air ducts, variable air volume equipment, chillers, refrigeration, chilled piping, Building Automation Systems), pneumatic vehicular barriers, and vertical transportation systems)
• The Mechanical Engineer shall be directly responsible to the OBO Project Director (PD) in the performance of his duties under this contract
• The Mechanical Engineer will inspect construction; review plans; recommend approval of shop drawings and submittals; maintain a daily log of construction activities
• Develop change orders including preparing cost estimates; and other construction engineering duties related to the construction of the new Maputo Embassy (NEC) as directed by the OBO PD
• The Mechanical Engineer shall be capable of working independently and shall provide professional engineering services

Requisites

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution and five years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering fields relevant to the position is required
• Two years college experience in Mechanical Engineering from accredited institution and seven years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering relevant to the position is required
• Level IV English (fluency in both written and verbal) is required. Will be tested
• Level III Portuguese (fluency in both written and verbal) is required. Will be tested

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• Submit DS-174 form with all supporting proof of degree, certification,
  CVs and incomplete application packages will not be considered.
  For guidance to applicants please see here: maputo.usembassy.gov/about-us/job-announcements2.html