Lead Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Startups & Commissioning

Actalent; South Carolina; On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Onsite parking

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead building systems for industrial facilities. You will supervise contractors, coordinate startups and commissioning, and ensure all work meets design criteria and safety standards.

The role combines field construction oversight with technical review, offering exposure to large-scale projects in automotive and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years in industrial or commercial construction with focus on mechanical systems.
• Experience reviewing drawings and field installation.
• OSHA 10 certification and safe work practices in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building system startups and commissioning for facilities.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, specs, and RFIs with contractors.
• Ensure compliance with codes (IBC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, FM).
• Coordinate construction scheduling, testing, and handover of mechanical equipment.
• Supervise field construction activities and manage RFIs/CFIs.
• Prepare field engineering status reports for management.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support long-term project planning.

Skills

Construction management

Field inspections

Safety procedures

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Excel

Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead building systems for industrial facilities. You will supervise contractors, coordinate startups and commissioning, and ensure all work meets design criteria and safety standards.

The role combines field construction oversight with technical review, offering exposure to large-scale projects in automotive and manufacturing environments.