Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on leading mechanical building systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities, with a strong emphasis on construction, startups, and commissioning. The Mechanical Engineer oversees mechanical contractors, coordinates construction activities, and ensures that all mechanical systems meet design criteria, codes, and safety standards. This position combines field-based construction supervision with technical engineering review, providing the opportunity to work on long-term, large-scale projects and gain extensive exposure to complex industrial and automotive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups and commissioning activities for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Provide subject matter expert support in reviewing product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings, specifications, and contractor RFIs.
• Apply extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements, including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, and arc flash safety.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and industry standards such as IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, and FM.
• Coordinate factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover of mechanical equipment to end users.
• Plan and coordinate weekend work and plant shutdown activities with contractors, plant facilities groups, and manufacturing shops.
• Conduct continuous work progress inspections to verify schedule adherence, quality, and safety compliance.
• Support construction administration activities, including scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outage planning.
• Inspect mechanical systems for compliance with specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Oversee mechanical contractors to ensure adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestones, and coordination requirements.
• Prepare detailed field engineering status reports and updates for project management.
• Provide input to improve project technical specifications, standards, and design practices based on field experience.
• Communicate technical matters clearly in both written and verbal formats with project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize project commitments while effectively managing time and deadlines.
• Implement building construction projects to support site and production needs, focusing on mechanical systems.
• Coordinate construction scheduling and communication between field construction and project management teams.
• Manage daily construction activities and RFI support, ensuring timely resolution of field issues.
• Act as a liaison between field construction personnel and project managers to align expectations and resolve conflicts.
• Assist with or handle estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders as needed to support project delivery.
• Supervise construction activities in the field, particularly those related to mechanical systems and equipment.
• Coordinate weekend and shutdown work plans to minimize operational disruption while meeting project goals.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling to align with construction milestones and commissioning plans.
• Apply knowledge of general building construction methods to evaluate constructability and field implementation.
• Monitor equipment installation for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate RFIs and Field Change Orders to ensure accurate documentation and alignment with design intent.
• Collaborate with project management and other disciplines to support long-term project planning and execution.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects, with a focus on mechanical systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods for mechanical and building systems.
• Proven ability to review drawings and apply them effectively in the field during construction and installation.
• OSHA 10 certification and practical application of safety procedures in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage construction schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in large industrial plants for extended periods.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs to roofs, equipment rooms, and elevated platforms.
• Experience developing mechanical system design criteria for industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience involving mechanical systems and building infrastructure.
• At least 5+ years of experience in the mechanical design field.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to track multiple tasks, documents, and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project for reporting and coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up drawings and documents.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements, including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, and arc flash safety.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards such as IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, and FM.
• Mechanical engineering background with experience in building systems startups and commissioning, HVAC, piping, and utilities engineering.
• Experience in industrial and commercial construction environments with mechanical and building systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PMP Certification is highly desirable and supports project management responsibilities.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred for enhanced safety leadership on construction sites.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build is an advantage for project collaboration and document management.
• Experience with mechanical systems within industrial facilities, including HVAC and cooling systems.
• Mechanical design experience using tools such as AutoCAD and related design platforms.
• Experience with industrial and commercial construction projects involving building systems and utilities.
• Exposure to civil and utilities engineering in support of mechanical building systems.
• Experience using Bluebeam for drawing review, markup, and collaboration.
• Project management experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and code compliance.

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

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