Technical Interpreter - Engineering (Mandarin Speaking)

Technical Interpreter - Engineering (Mandarin Speaking)

JOB-10047183

Anticipated Start Date

August 10, 2026

Location

Charlotte, NC

Type of Employment

Contract-to-Hire

Employer Info

The employer is a global energy technology company that develops innovative solutions across the power generation, transmission, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. With operations in more than 90 countries, the organization helps utilities, industries, and governments modernize energy infrastructure, improve grid reliability, and accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Interpreter (Mandarin/English) with an engineering or technical construction background to support a large-scale industrial commissioning project. This role serves as the primary liaison between Mandarin-speaking OEM representatives and English-speaking construction, commissioning, and client teams, ensuring accurate communication of technical information, project updates, and field issues.

Job Description

• Provide accurate verbal and written interpretation between Mandarin-speaking OEM personnel and English-speaking project stakeholders
• Attend construction, commissioning, owner/client, and coordination meetings, as well as field walk-downs, to facilitate clear technical communication
• Translate engineering discussions, technical procedures, commissioning plans, and project documentation in real time
• Read, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings, including P&IDs, electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, control schematics, and mechanical and electrical drawings
• Support construction, startup, testing, commissioning, and system turnover activities by ensuring accurate communication of technical requirements and field issues
• Assist with troubleshooting discussions involving electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Coordinate communication regarding RFIs, punch list items, commissioning deficiencies, corrective actions, and field changes
• Translate technical documents, operating procedures, commissioning reports, safety documentation, and engineering correspondence
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with project management, engineers, superintendents, contractors, OEM representatives, and client personnel
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and technical accuracy in all communications

Skills Required

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written)
• Strong understanding of industrial construction, manufacturing, power, mission-critical, or commissioning environments
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, control schematics, and technical specifications
• Familiarity with construction sequencing, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and system turnover processes
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams
• Comfortable working on active construction sites while following site safety requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation platforms
• Experience supporting OEM equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities preferred
• Background in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, controls, automation, or industrial engineering preferred
• Experience serving as a technical liaison between international engineering teams and North American contractors preferred
• Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), integrated systems testing, and commissioning documentation preferred
• Ability to work in industrial and active construction environments
• Adhere to all site safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to support commissioning, startup, and field activities as required

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent field experience will also be considered

Pay Rate/Salary

• $50.00/hr - $75.00/hr. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.