Mechanical Inspector​/Mechanical Field Engineer

Title

Mechanical Inspector / Mechanical Field Engineer

New York City / Various NYCT Facilities and Subway Locations

Full-Time | Long-Term Infrastructure Project

Contract Duration: 78 months

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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