Mechanical Engineer

HireTalent; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a decade of field experience to lead startups, commissioning and field execution on industrial projects in Kentucky. You will review drawings, submittals and RFIs as the mechanical SME, and coordinate with contractors to meet milestones, safety standards and quality codes.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in industrial/commercial construction, 5+ years in mechanical design, and OSHA 10 certification.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial or commercial construction projects.
• 5+ years in mechanical design field.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures — LOTO, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, arc flash.
• Working knowledge of IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, design drawings, specs & contractor RFIs as the mechanical SME.
• Oversee mechanical contractors on schedule milestones, quality & coordination.
• Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors and plant facilities groups.
• Prepare field engineering status reports and act as liaison between field construction and project management.
• Conduct continuous inspections for compliance with specs, quality standards & codes.

Skills

Field execution

Design review

RFI handling

Quality oversight

Safety procedures

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

• We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who lives at the intersection of design review and field execution. If you've spent a decade walking industrial construction sites, chasing RFIs, and commissioning mechanical building systems - this one's for you.

What you'll do:

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities
• Review submittals, shop drawings, design drawings, specs & contractor RFIs as the mechanical SME
• Oversee mechanical contractors on schedule milestones, quality & coordination
• Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors and plant facilities groups
• Prepare field engineering status reports and act as liaison between field construction and project management
• Conduct continuous inspections for compliance with specs, quality standards & codes

What you bring:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or Engineering)
• 10+ years in industrial or commercial construction projects
• 5+ years in mechanical design field
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures — LOTO, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, arc flash
• Working knowledge of IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM
• Proficient in AutoCAD & Bluebeam and the Microsoft Office suite (incl. Project)
• OSHA 10 certification
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience

Nice to have:

• PMP Certification
• OSHA 30
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build