Mechanical Inspector / Mechanical Field Engineer

W3Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in New York City is seeking a Mechanical Inspector / Mechanical Field Engineer to provide field inspection and construction oversight for equipment, piping, ventilation, pumps and related systems on a long-term infrastructure project.

You will verify installations against drawings and specs, coordinate with contractors and other disciplines, witness testing, document field observations, and support commissioning, punch lists and closeout while working nights or weekends as schedules

Qualifications

• Mechanical inspection, QA/QC, field engineering roles.
• Experience with commissioning and NFPA/ASME related requirements is a plus.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specs and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect installation of mechanical equipment, piping, pumps, and ventilation.
• Verify materials, workmanship, alignment, supports, connections and equipment condition against documents.
• Monitor contractor work for quality, progress, safety and compliance.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs for field coordination.
• Document field observations, deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Witness or support functional testing and commissioning of systems.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

QA/QC

Field engineering

Commissioning

Drawing interpretation

Contractor oversight

Job description

Title

Mechanical Inspector / Mechanical Field Engineer

Location

New York City / Various NYCT Facilities and Subway Locations

Employment Type

Full-Time | Long-Term Infrastructure Project

Project Overview

Contract Duration: 78 months

Position Overview

Provides field inspection and mechanical construction oversight for equipment, piping, ventilation, pumps, and related systems. The role supports installation verification, quality control, functional testing, commissioning, and contractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect installation of mechanical equipment, piping, accessories, pumps, ventilation equipment, and related systems.
• Verify installation, materials, workmanship, alignment, supports, connections, and equipment condition against approved documents.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor mechanical work for quality, progress, safety, and compliance.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for field coordination.
• Document field observations, deficiencies, nonconforming work, and corrective actions.
• Witness or support functional testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, civil, and other disciplines where mechanical systems interface with other work.
• Support punch-list, turnover, closeout, and final acceptance activities.
• Work in active infrastructure environments, including schedules that may require nights and weekends.

Preferred Background

• Mechanical construction inspection, field engineering, QA/QC, commissioning, or related experience.
• Knowledge of pumps, piping, ventilation, HVAC, or industrial mechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Experience with contractor oversight, field reporting, testing, and deficiency resolution.
• Ability to coordinate mechanical work with electrical and controls disciplines.
• Transportation, rail, transit, utility, industrial, or complex infrastructure experience is relevant.

Work Environment

This position supports active transportation infrastructure construction with multiple work locations and operational constraints. Night and weekend work may be required based on construction schedules. The role requires regular field presence and coordination with contractors and project stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• PE - Professional Engineer
• OSHA
• NYCT/MTA safety training
• Relevant HVAC/mechanical certifications

Applicable Standards / Knowledge

The identifies ASME, ASHRAE, ASTM, NFPA, Uniform Plumbing Code and other applicable standards among the relevant requirements.