Field Engineer, Mechanical

St. Louis, MO, US

Operating Sector:
Nuclear

The Mechanical Field Engineer will be responsible for interfacing between the cross‑functional engineering groups and the construction site team. This position is an integral part of the site construction team at the project site, responsible for ensuring adherence to all engineering construction plans and specifications in support of the project schedule.

• Provide construction site engineering resources and expertise during construction phases of projects to interpret designs, adjust designs to meet and mitigate construction delays.
• Facilitate construction and start‑up activities.
• Ensure that the design engineering requirements are complied with by reviewing all design drawings/specifications and making daily field inspections as may be required to support compliance.
• Support construction/engineering for required project submittals for approval.
• Prepare construction‑related reports based on job site inspections.
• Communicate daily with both construction and design teams and provide input on resolution of problems and issues.
• Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring planning and project schedule.
• Perform all engineering tasks using standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Interpret plans and specifications to support construction.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports for project management providing information required to prepare the necessary submittals, designs, layouts, etc. involved in the construction of the assigned project.
• Coordinate subcontractors’ activities.
• Document and distribute all design changes (redlines) and field modifications while working with subcontractors.
• Work with other project entities to assure proper content and assembly of start‑up work packages.
• Work with home‑office engineering, original equipment manufacturers, and vendors to resolve issues.

• Minimum of 10 years related experience with mechanical installations on industry projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a demonstrated combination of education, training, and experience.
• Under limited direction, applies industrial mechanical experience utilizing advanced engineering.
• Apply construction standards, concepts, principles, processes, and approaches to complex construction projects to resolve design issues/problems in support of the construction schedule.
• Work closely with construction and home‑office teams to expedite requests for information answers during construction to minimize schedule impacts.

Citizenship Requirements: This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.