Mechanical Field Engineer

System One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One seeks a Mechanical Field Engineer for a 6-month contract in Jamacia, NY. You will oversee mechanical systems, troubleshoot daily operations, and coordinate field engineering activities with a focus on reliability and performance.

Requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–5+ years of experience in power generation or rotating equipment. Per diem is $329/day, with an hourly rate of $80–$85.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 3–5+ years journeyman-level engineering experience in power generation or rotating equipment preferred.
• Proficiency with condition monitoring and data-driven analytics.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plant engineering functions and provide immediate technical troubleshooting for daily operations.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of rotating equipment (gas/steam turbines, pumps, compressors).
• Collect operating data and develop data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and reliability.
• Manage plant design modifications, plan installations, and oversee field execution and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety parameters.

Skills

Condition monitoring

Data analytics

Model-building tools

Cross-functional communication

Engineering problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Excel

Plant monitoring interfaces

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Field Engineer
Location: Jamacia, NY
Type: 6 month Contract
Compensation: $80-85/hr
Per diem: $329/day
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate plant engineering functions and provide immediate technical troubleshooting for daily operations, maintenance teams, and forced outages.
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate the performance of critical mechanical systems, specifically rotating equipment such as gas/steam turbines, pumps, and compressors.
• Collect and analyze operating data, conduct performance efficiency modeling, and develop data-driven recommendations to maximize plant profitability and reliability.
• Manage plant design modifications, develop project plans, assemble installation work packages, and oversee field execution and commissioning.
• Ensure all engineering activities and modifications comply with environmental regulations, standard design codes, and plant safety parameters.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Typically requires 3 to 5+ years of journeyman-level engineering experience within electrical power generation, heavy industrial environments, or rotating equipment specialties. Senior-level tracks require 10+ years.
• Proficiency with condition monitoring, data-driven analytics, and model-building tools.
• Solid working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, power plant cycles, and materials verification.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel for data manipulation) and computer-based plant monitoring interfaces.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, independent judgment, and excellent cross-functional communication skills to coordinate between plant operators, technicians, and corporate leadership.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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