Mechanical Engineer – Plant Startup & Field Commissioning

Helion; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support equipment installation, commissioning, and plant readiness at a new steel facility in Apple Grove, West Virginia. This hands-on role requires trouble shooting mechanical equipment, coordinating contractors, and moving projects from design through installation and startup.

You will work with rotating equipment, mechanical drives, and alignment, review drawings, verify installations, and track punch-lists to ensure on-time startup and full plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial construction, or capital projects.
• Experience taking projects through installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, mechanical drives, and alignment.
• Strong contractor coordination and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-starter who identifies problems, takes ownership, and follows through.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical projects from scope development to installation oversight.
• Support commissioning and troubleshoot equipment issues with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Coordinate with gearboxes, couplings, shaft alignment, and power transmission systems.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors to resolve field issues and keep work moving.
• Review drawings, verify installations, and track punch-list items through completion.
• Collaborate with electrical, civil, and operations teams to support plant readiness.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Experience in heavy manufacturing

Installation and commissioning

Rotating equipment / drives / balance

CAD updates / interpreting drawings

Contractor coordination

Self-starter / ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Helion is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support equipment installation, commissioning, and plant readiness at a new steel facility in Apple Grove, West Virginia. This hands-on role requires trouble shooting mechanical equipment, coordinating contractors, and moving projects from design through installation and startup.

You will work with rotating equipment, mechanical drives, and alignment, review drawings, verify installations, and track punch-lists to ensure on-time startup and full plant