Field Mechanical Project Engineer: Concept to Startup

Newbold Services; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbold Services in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for onsite, long-term contract work in a highly automated manufacturing setting. You will lead capital equipment and facility projects from concept through commissioning, manage contractors, support installations, and drive project execution to improve plant productivity and quality.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in industrial environments, hands-on installation and commissioning experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in industrial manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross‑functional project teams.
• Hands‑on with installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping, and industrial mechanical systems.
• Familiar with OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for capital equipment and facility projects.
• Support installation, relocation, commissioning, and startup of equipment.
• Develop machine specifications, layouts, drawings, and documentation packages.
• Create project budgets, cost estimates, and contractor bid packages.
• Manage procurement, fabrication follow‑up, FAT, and inspections.
• Coordinate contractors, maintenance teams, and internal stakeholders during installations.
• Develop safety docs, risk assessments, and operator training materials.
• Support both brownfield and greenfield projects and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Field engineering

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Newbold Services in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for onsite, long-term contract work in a highly automated manufacturing setting. You will lead capital equipment and facility projects from concept through commissioning, manage contractors, support installations, and drive project execution to improve plant productivity and quality.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in industrial environments, hands-on installation and commissioning experience,