Mechanical Engineering Technician jobs in Arkansas

We are excited to announce CCPRS won the next 5 - year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) in the West zones (e.g., Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri). Through CCPRS, SOL Engineering Services, LLC is looking for you to provide technical support assistant for FEMA disaster related operations throughout the U.S. FEMA uses the PA TAC nationally to obtain the following labor categories: Environment/General Planners, Engineers (all disciplines), Construction Managers/Inspectors/Estimators, Project Managers, Financial Analysts, as well as other related professional services to assist state, local, municipalities and public entities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance Funding for the repair of their infrastructure and facilities damage by natural disasters. 

SOL Engineering Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer, PE, to join our team at FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in support of the Public Assistance (PA) Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with significant experience in assessing and addressing damage to mechanical systems and infrastructure caused by disasters. The role will primarily focus on providing technical expertise and support to FEMA's PA Program, specifically in the repair, replacement, and improvement of mechanical systems in disaster-affected facilities. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Public Assistance (PA) Experience is in high demand for deployment considerations and is required by FEMA. Experience must be 1 or more years of deployment regional, state or local level.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• A Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering or related field, with a focus on building systems and infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass an FBI background check.
• Strong understanding of FEMA regulations, policies, and guidelines related to Public Assistance programs (e.g., PA Handbook, Stafford Act).
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations and disaster conditions.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines. 
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer Proficiency–in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly.

 Ideal Candidate will also have:

• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.

• Prior experience in the PA Program: Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (Sections 404 and 406), or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.

• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), Debris Management/Operations, and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.

We offer competitive salary, health benefits, and paid vacation. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply.  

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer