Mechanical Field Engineer; industrial construction – HVAC/cooling
Job in
Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky, 40324, USA
Listed on 2026-02-14
Listing for:
Kaygen, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Civil Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- This role is specifically intended to support the mechanical aspects of the building.
- Should have experience with Mechanical systems within the facility, HVAC and cooling systems
- Must have building construction experience specifically within mechanical or manufacturing settings.
- Residential or commercial construction experience is NOT suitable for this role.
- Must demonstrate strong mechanical knowledge along with solid computer proficiency.
What you’ll be doing
- Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
- Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.
- Work with construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.
- Coordination of weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
- Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
- Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.
- Conduct inspections and observations of mechanical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.
- Oversee work of mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.
- Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to Project Managers.
- Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
- Implement building construction projects to support site.
- Coordinates construction scheduling and communication.
- Manage daily construction and RFI support for construction projects.
- Act as liaison between in-field construction and project management.
- May be responsible for estimates, schedules, materials and purchase orders.
- Supervises construction activity in the field.
- Coordinate weekend/shutdown work plans with contractors, facilities, NAMC shops, PC, and PE.
- Work with vendors and contractors to coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.
- Have knowledge of general building construction methods.
- Monitor equipment installation methods for confirmation that installation meets specifications and drawings. Coordinator RFI’s and CCR’s.
- 5-10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
- 5+ years in mechanical design field.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
- Possess extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
- Proficient drawing review and field application abilities.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for mechanical installations including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Energy, & arc flash safety.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.
- Ability to properly manage a construction schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Experience in design criteria development for mechanical systems.
- Ability to stand, stoop, and walk throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant for many hours of the day.
- Ability to ascend & descend stairs to roof or equipment rooms throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant.
- Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
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