Mechanical Engineer

LER TechForce, LLC.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401K with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LER TechForce, LLC. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support client projects in Georgetown, KY. The role focuses on startups, commissioning, submittal reviews, and site safety with strong coordination across contractors and facilities teams.

The candidate should have a decade of industrial/construction experience, solid AutoCAD/Bluebeam skills, and OSHA 10 certification. Expect a hands-on field role in a demanding environment with strong communication needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Proficient in drawing reviews and field applications.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Review product and equipment submittals, shop drawings and RFIs.
• Apply knowledge of OSHA procedures and safety standards on site.
• Coordinate with contractors and facilities teams to align schedules.
• Oversee field inspections and ensure compliance with specs and codes.
• Support construction administration: scheduling, quality checks, and meetings.
• Communicate technical matters clearly in writing and verbally.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our client in Georgetown, KY.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor RFIs.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety.
• Possess extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards (IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
• Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
• Support construction administration activities: scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outages.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical systems for compliance with specifications, quality standards, & codes.
• Oversee mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestones, & coordination.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare field engineering status reports for Project Managers.
• Provide input to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments.
• Implement building construction projects to support site needs.
• Coordinate construction scheduling and communication.
• Manage daily construction and RFI support.
• Act as liaison between field construction and project management.
• May handle estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders.
• Supervise construction activity in the field.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.

Knowledge of general building construction methods.

• Monitor equipment installation for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate RFIs and Field Change Orders.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / mechanical.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Proficient drawing review and field application abilities.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to manage construction schedules daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in large industrial plants for extended periods.
• Ability to ascend & descend stairs to roof or equipment rooms.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in mechanical design field.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
• Proficient in AutoCAD & Bluebeam.

Preferred:

• PMP Certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Familiar with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity to work on industry leading projects