Mechanical Field Engineer

Randstad USA; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA in Georgetown, Kentucky seeks a Mechanical Field Engineer to serve as an Owner's Representative for mechanical building systems startups, commissioning, and on-site construction oversight. The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 10+ years in industrial or commercial construction and 5+ years in mechanical design.

Required knowledge includes building codes, OSHA standards, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; PMP and OSHA 30 are strongly

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering with 10+ years in industrial/commercial construction.
• OSHA safety standards knowledge and building code familiarity.
• PMP certification and OSHA 10/30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system startups, commissioning, and on-site construction oversight.
• Ensure installation complies with drawings, codes, and quality standards.
• Oversee contractors, manage schedules, RFIs, and field changes.
• Coordinate outages and plant shutdowns; provide technical guidance.

Skills

Coordination

Technical liaison

Building codes

Project management

Field inspections

Schedules

Change Orders

Manufacturing construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certification: PMP

OSHA 30

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

A Mechanical Field Engineer is needed for a leading manufacturing organization to work as an Owner's Representative. The Mechanical Field Engineer will lead mechanical building system startups, commissioning, and on-site construction oversight. In this role, you will serve as the technical liaison between field operations and project management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance with design specifications.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 10+ years of industrial or commercial construction experience, including at least 5 years in mechanical design. Strong technical knowledge of building codes, construction methods, OSHA safety standards, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office are required. OSHA 10/30 and PMP certifications are strongly preferred. This is a long-term contract role-slated to last at least a year, and our client is only seeking local talent currently.

location: Georgetown, Kentucky

job type: Contract

salary: $48.00 - 56.50 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical system startups, commissioning, equipment testing, and final handovers
• Conduct continuous field inspections to ensure installation compliance with engineering drawings, codes, and quality standards
• Oversee mechanical contractors, managing daily schedules, RFI processes, and Field Change Orders
• Coordinate critical project activities, utility outages, and weekend/plant shutdown operations
• Review equipment submittals, shop drawings, specifications, and provide technical guidance to resolve field challenges

Qualifications

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

Skills

proficiency in AutoCAD,Bluebeam,equipment testing,Microsoft Office,Coordinate,technical liaison,building codes,PMP,Change Orders,commercial construction,construction,design specifications,field operations,manufacturing,mechanical engineering,mechanical design,mechanical system,OSHA safety,OSHA,project management,quality standards,schedules,field inspections,site construction,engineering drawings,technical knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.