Field Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Mechanical Construction Field Representative/Field Engineer monitors and documents the work in progress on site for facility projects during construction, commissioning, final acceptance, and post‑construction phases to ensure the work is executed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and the project schedule.

This position will require a person to work on‑site at the GM Fairfax Assembly & Stamping plant in Fairfax, Kansas. Overtime is expected in this role, including evening and/or weekend work, depending on the stage of the project. The position will begin in February 2026 and should end in February 2027, but could be extended.

• Function as the focal point for all field coordination
• Attend and chair weekly field coordination meetings
• Monitor contractor schedules, quality assurance and safety compliance
• Collect, analyze and file contractor daily reports
• Control site logistics with regards to site access and laydown areas
• Facilitate functional and safety buy‑off
• Assess completion of invoicing
• Develop punch lists and drive to completion
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management field preferred

• 10+ years of experience in Construction Management
• 3+ years of experience in Automotive preferred
• Experience working on General Motors Projects a bonus
• Strong Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical background required

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Schedule, AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred
• Excellent communication and written skills

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K‑12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (), Crain’s Cool Place to Work (), and a Best and Brightest () company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects ( ).

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in‑office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward‑thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting‑edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

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