Mechanical Engineer

Acciona Group; Flemingsburg (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Flemingsburg, KY is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II – Construction to support renewable energy projects across North America. You will oversee mechanical construction activities, ensure safety, quality, and conformance with designs and contracts, and collaborate with engineers and contractors through turnover to operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of experience, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in renewable energy, power generation, utility, or industrial construction projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel.
• MS Project or Primavera is a plus.
• AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor and subcontractor mechanical construction activities to ensure compliance with project specs, drawings, quality standards, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Serve as SME for mechanical construction, supporting engineering reviews, contractor coordination, design reviews, and RFI management.
• Monitor construction quality to ensure work is installed per plans, ACCIONA QA/QC requirements, codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, drawings, minutes, logs, and construction records.
• Participate in project meetings, commissioning activities, testing, startup, and turnover to operations.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Contractor coordination

Quality oversight

RFI management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II – Construction to support the construction of renewable energy projects across North America. This role oversees mechanical construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with engineering designs, quality standards, contract requirements, and regulatory requirements. The Mechanical Engineer – Construction serves as a mechanical subject matter expert, supports contractor and engineering coordination, and helps drive successful project delivery from construction through commissioning and turnover to operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contractor and subcontractor for mechanical construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical construction, supporting engineering reviews, contractor coordination, design reviews, and RFI management.
• Monitor construction quality to ensure all work is installed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, ACCIONA QA/QC requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, drawings, meeting minutes, logs, and construction records.
• Participate in project meetings, commissioning activities, testing, startup, and project closeout to support a successful turnover to operations.
• Monitor safety and environmental compliance, support BUILD SAFE implementation, conduct root cause analyses, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and assist with project reporting and KPI tracking.
• Support the training and development of new Construction Engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in renewable energy, power generation, utility, or industrial construction projects preferred.
• MS Project or Primavera is a plus.
• AutoCAD is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project requirements.
• Due to equipment and project safety requirements, this position may be subject to specific weight limitations.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Base Pay: $85,000 - $110,000
• Bonus: 10%
• Eligible for company‑provided per diem during project deployment periods and a company vehicle for authorized business transportation related to project activities.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness‑related memberships and equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Position is project‑site based, with occasional rotation to office work, and requires temporary relocation for the duration of construction activities.
• Employees work on a rotational Rest & Recuperation (R&R) schedule designed to support work‑life balance during project deployment, with schedules varying based on project needs and construction activities.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, heavy equipment operations, uneven terrain, climbing structures, and working at elevated heights.

Job Location:

Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Physical Requirements, Accommodations, & Accessibility Statement

• Seeing & Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend documents, reports, computer screens, and other written or electronic information. (50-100%)
• Communication & Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and others. (50-100%)
• Standing & Walking: Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, as applicable to the role. (50-100%)
• Climbing, Stooping & Kneeling: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, or perform similar physical activities, as applicable to the role. (50-100%)
• Hand & Finger Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment, tools, keyboards, or other devices. (50-100%)
• Color Recognition: Ability to distinguish different colors, where required by the position. (50-100%)

If you need any reasonable accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process, please indicate it in the application form.

• As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.