Onsite Mechanical Field Engineer II - Heavy Industrial Piping

Leadline Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. in Camden, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer II to support heavy construction projects, coordinating installation, testing, and turnover of process mechanical systems.

You will work with project managers and field crews on piping, pumps, vessels, and skid-mounted equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, codes, and project specifications while maintaining documentation and schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field engineering or construction on heavy industrial projects.
• Working knowledge of process piping, mechanical equipment installation, and applicable codes.
• Familiarity with welding and pressure-testing requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination with field crews, subcontractors, owner representatives, and inspectors.
• Experience with mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and system turnover.
• Familiarity with 3D model review and advanced work packaging.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, general arrangement drawings, and project specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CM software such as Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, Vista, HCSS, or similar applications.
• EIT/FE certification, PE licensure, OSHA 30, NCCER, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or API 510/570 certification.
• Experience with heavy lifts, modular or skid-mounted equipment installation, or large rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation, testing, and turnover of process mechanical systems on heavy construction projects.
• Support field installation of process piping, mechanical equipment, and associated supports.
• Coordinate equipment setting, rigging, and heavy lifts with field personnel and review lift plans.
• Verify alignment, leveling, and grouting of rotating equipment per vendor and project requirements.
• Provide technical support to field crews and resolve field conflicts; initiate RFIs and field change requests.
• Coordinate material deliveries, subcontractors, and equipment installation activities.
• Monitor crew and subcontractor quantities, progress, and productivity; track materials and report progress.
• Support Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities, including weld tracking and inspections with third parties.
• Prepare, execute, and compile testing documentation and test packages.
• Maintain project documentation including RFIs, submittals, as-builts, daily reports, receiving records, and traceability.
• Assist with mechanical completion, punch lists, pre-commissioning, and system turnover to owner.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Coordinate with field personnel to ensure installations meet codes and project specs.

Skills

Process piping

Mechanical install

Codes compliance

Welding tests

Field coordination

3D model review

Advanced work packaging

P&IDs interpretation

Piping isometrics

MS Office

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

Vista

HCSS

Vendor documentation

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Tools

3D model review

Job description

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. in Camden, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer II to support heavy construction projects, coordinating installation, testing, and turnover of process mechanical systems.

You will work with project managers and field crews on piping, pumps, vessels, and skid-mounted equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, codes, and project specifications while maintaining documentation and schedules.