Mechanical Field Engineer

Mechanical Construction Engineer (Industrial Facilities)

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Engineer to support a new industrial construction project. This role focuses specifically on the mechanical aspects of building systems within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial or manufacturing facility construction, particularly with mechanical systems, HVAC, and cooling systems. This is not a residential or commercial construction role.

Candidates must be comfortable relocating at their own expense and traveling up to 50% across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups and commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise in reviewing product/equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor-generated RFIs.
• Coordinate with contractors and equipment vendors for factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and final handover.
• Oversee weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, facilities teams, and manufacturing groups.
• Conduct continuous work progress inspections and quality confirmations.
• Support construction administration activities including schedule coordination, weekly meetings, and planned utility outages.
• Ensure mechanical systems comply with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Supervise mechanical contractors to ensure adherence to project milestones and coordination requirements.
• Prepare field engineering reports detailing project status and schedule updates.
• Provide feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Manage daily construction activities and RFI support.
• Coordinate construction scheduling and communication between field teams and project management.
• Monitor equipment installation methods to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Manage estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders as required.
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards and safe work practices.

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

• 5–10+ years of experience in industrial construction projects (manufacturing facility experience required).
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards including: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM.
• Proficiency in drawing review and field application.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety requirements including: Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Energy, Arc Flash Safety.
• Ability to manage construction schedules (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Experience in mechanical system design criteria development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Ability to work in a large industrial plant environment (standing, walking, stair climbing).
• Automotive or heavy industrial manufacturing facility experience preferred.

Note: Residential or commercial-only construction experience is not suitable for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Experience with Microsoft Project