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Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

Join a high-impact, full-scale rehabilitation of a historic building in Athens as part of a major U.S. Government overseas initiative. This 24-month project demands precision, technical excellence, and a commitment to U.S. construction standards. We’re seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide on-site technical expertise, QA/QC oversight, and ensure contract compliance throughout the construction lifecycle.

Location: Athens, Greece

Duration: 24 months | 50 hours/week (Overtime up to 10 hours/week with approval)

Clearance Required: Final Secret (Interim or Final Top Secret preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical inspections of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, power generation, and Building Automation Systems

• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with design specification

• Review engineering submittals and shop drawings, ensuring design intent and coordination across discipline

• Maintain detailed records: RFIs, submittals, inspection logs, and quality assurance documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress report

• Evaluate and propose solutions to construction challenges in coordination with the Project Director

• Ensure contractor safety practices meet EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and project safety standards

• Support audits, commissioning, and final handover of mechanical systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required from a U.S.-accredited institution; PE license may substitute for degree

• 7+ years of construction experience on projects of similar size and scope (design office experience does not count)

• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc

• Overseas construction experience preferred

• Working knowledge of international codes, U.S. construction standards, and commissioning processes

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Must possess a Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (ITS), or Final Top Secret (TS) clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of proposal.

• Must be willing to work and relocate in Athens, Greece

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

Full-Time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

• 401K plan eligibility upon hire

• Health and Savings Account plan

• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

• Short-term Disability Insurance Coverage

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Wellness Offering

• Training and Development

• License/Certification support

• Recognition and Rewards program

• Travel Insurance

Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!