Mechanical Field Engineer: Construction & Commissioning

HireTalent; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer for an on-site role in Georgetown, KY. The position entails leading commissioning activities, coordinating between field crews and management, and ensuring mechanical systems meet project specs.

Travel up to 10% and ~20% overtime are expected. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of industrial/construction experience, including automotive or manufacturing settings, and OSHA 10 (30 preferred).

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of industrial/construction experience.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.
• OSHA knowledge (LOTO, electrical safe work practices, arc flash); OSHA 10 required, 30 preferred.
• Building codes/standards: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical system startups and commissioning.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, design drawings/specs, and contractor RFIs as SME.
• Coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate weekend/shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities, and manufacturing shops.
• Inspect mechanical systems for spec, quality, and code compliance; oversee contractors against schedule milestones.
• Manage daily construction activity, RFIs, and Field Change Orders; prepare status reports for PMs.
• Liaise between field construction and project management.

Skills

10+ years industrial construction

Mechanical field engineering

Commissioning/start-up

Project coordination

Field/PM liaison

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

HireTalent is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer for an on-site role in Georgetown, KY. The position entails leading commissioning activities, coordinating between field crews and management, and ensuring mechanical systems meet project specs.

Travel up to 10% and ~20% overtime are expected. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of industrial/construction experience, including automotive or manufacturing settings, and OSHA 10 (30 preferred).