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Mechanical Engineer-Project Engineer
JP Donovan Construction —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
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Launch Engineer, Ground Support Equipment (Falcon)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Controls (Facilities Infrastructure)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Design Engineer
Wasco Switches & Sensors —Santa Maria, CA
- $87,000 - $102,700 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
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Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Sr. Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Falcon)
SpaceX —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Electromechanics Team Lead
Atlas Copco Group —Santa Maria, CA
- $137,843.78 - $191,319.34 a year
- Management
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Construction
BCP Engineers & Consultants —United States
- $65 - $74 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Mechanical Commissioning Lead
NAES Corporation —United States
- Contract
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Mechanical Engineer
Mac Incorporated —United States
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager/Engineer - Water Treatment
ENTACT —United States
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mechanical Engineer
The Personnel Consulting Group —United States
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Senior level
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Product Development Engineer
Axion Recruitment —United States
- $125,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Mechanical Engineer-Project Engineer

JP Donovan Construction -
Vandenberg AFB, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Construction specifications
Microsoft Excel
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Mechanical drawings
Construction plans
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Productivity software
Design of mechanical systems
Microsoft Project
Mechanical knowledge
Field engineering
Cross-functional communication
Air conditioning

Full Job Description

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to support aerospace and industrial construction projects at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB).
This role will function as a Project Engineer on an existing construction project, providing mechanical engineering support on on-going construction, commissioning, and project closeout for critical aerospace infrastructure.
Working closely with the Project Manager and technical engineering team to provide a link between operational management, schedule, tracking, and construction teams to ensure accurate tracking of progress, KPIs, and deliverables to meet an aggressive schedule and client needs.
The position requires strong technical skills, field engineering capability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused government and aerospace environment.

Work Location & Environment

Primary work location is Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Position requires full-time on-base presence and access to active construction and aerospace operations areas
Combination of field office-based engineering work and field construction support
Industrial construction sites requiring PPE and adherence to strict safety protocols
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering
3–5 years of relevant experience in project engineering, construction engineering, or mechanical design roles
Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, or aerospace-related construction projects
Working knowledge of:
- HVAC and building mechanical systems
- Process piping and mechanical equipment
- Construction means and methods
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments

Preferred Qualifications

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required
Prior experience working on Department of Defense or aerospace facility projects
Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, NFPA, UFC, and other government/aerospace standards
Experience with cryogenics, propellant systems, launch pad utilities
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other engineering design software
Commissioning and startup experience for mechanical systems
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Design-build or EPC project delivery experience

At JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team. JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, or veteran status.
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