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Project Engineer-Mechanical
Help Wanted Alaska
Location : Anchorage, AK, 99501
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : Competitive
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Job Details
Project Engineer-Mechanical
Job Title: Project Engineer-MechanicalWork Location: Anchorage, AK (JBER)Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interviewREQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screenDuties/Responsibilities:
- Candidate will provide construction engineering services on several simultaneous federal projects ranging in value up to tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars in construction value.
- Experience with "Large" projects are defined as a construction value of at least $100 million or more.
- Candidate will be responsible for site observation and reporting on multiple assigned projects to government personnel.
- Candidate will provide technical and administrative support.
- Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Analyze design and construction issues with respect to contract requirements.
- Deliver recommendations to government personnel regarding compliance with contract provisions.
- Candidate should be prepared to review and interpret plans and specifications, submittals, reports, schedules, modifications, cost estimates, pay applications, change orders and claims.
- Provide field surveillance and prepare daily detailed reports covering all pertinent factors affecting cost and engineering considerations.
- Participate in pre-construction conferences with government personnel.
- Interaction with client and contractors requires candidate to have a professional presentation along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Previous experience with US Army Corp of Engineers projects will also be viewed as a plus.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering; construction and contract administration experience.
- Experience on projects with government clients, preferred.
- US Army Corp of Engineering or USACE projects is preferred as well.
- Experience with Large "campus" type project is preferred
- Mechanical Systems experience is preferred.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Proficiency in interpreting complex mechanical plans, overseeing large-scale construction projects over $100 million, and managing contract compliance is essential. Skills in mechanical systems design, quality assurance, and experience with government regulations, particularly US Army Corps of Engineers standards, give candidates a competitive edge in Anchorage’s demanding environment.
This position involves hands-on oversight of construction sites, detailed reporting on project progress, and ensuring adherence to contract requirements. The engineer must balance technical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring that large-scale federal projects meet quality and compliance standards specific to mechanical engineering disciplines.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering combined with experience in US Army Corps of Engineers projects significantly enhances candidacy. Additional certifications in construction management or federal contracting compliance are highly valued in Anchorage’s competitive market.
Anchorage displays moderate to high demand for engineers with mechanical and federal project expertise due to ongoing infrastructure development. Candidates with contract administration skills and security clearances tend to have an advantage in securing roles in this niche market.
Yes, engineers often face logistical hurdles due to Anchorage’s remote location and extreme weather. These factors require adaptive project scheduling, rigorous site surveillance, and meticulous cost control to ensure timely delivery within federal project constraints.
Help Wanted Alaska emphasizes a collaborative work culture, offering comprehensive health benefits and retirement plans. Their focus on professional development and fostering career growth distinguishes them, especially for engineers engaged in large-scale federal mechanical projects.
Beyond typical engineering duties, this role demands close interaction with government agencies, detailed contract compliance analysis, and frequent site inspections across multiple large federal projects. The position requires balancing technical expertise with strong communication skills tailored to public sector standards.
Salaries typically range from $90,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience and project scope. Given the complexity of managing multi-million dollar federal mechanical projects in Anchorage, compensation is competitive and often includes comprehensive benefits.
Mechanical engineers must navigate stringent federal compliance rules, coordinate with military stakeholders, and manage high-value construction sites. This requires advanced project control skills, familiarity with military specifications, and the ability to produce detailed technical reports under tight schedules.
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