Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer Job Description This role focuses on leading mechanical building systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities, with a strong emphasis on construction, startups, and commissioning. The Mechanical Engineer oversees mechanical contractors, coordinates construction activities, and ensures that all mechanical systems meet design criteria, codes, and safety standards. This position combines field-based construction supervision with technical engineering review, providing the opportunity to work on long-term, large-scale projects and gain extensive exposure to complex industrial and automotive manufacturing environments.

• - Facilitate mechanical building system startups and commissioning activities for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• - Provide subject matter expert support in reviewing product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings, specifications, and contractor RFIs.
• - Apply extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements, including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, and arc flash safety.
• - Ensure compliance with building codes and industry standards such as IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, and FM.
• - Coordinate factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover of mechanical equipment to end users.
• - Plan and coordinate weekend work and plant shutdown activities with contractors, plant facilities groups, and manufacturing shops.
• - Conduct continuous work progress inspections to verify schedule adherence, quality, and safety compliance.
• - Support construction administration activities, including scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outage planning.
• - Inspect mechanical systems for compliance with specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• - Oversee mechanical contractors to ensure adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestones, and coordination requirements.
• - Prepare detailed field engineering status reports and updates for project management.
• - Provide input to improve project technical specifications, standards, and design practices based on field experience.
• - Communicate technical matters clearly in both written and verbal formats with project stakeholders.
• - Manage multiple tasks and prioritize project commitments while effectively managing time and deadlines.
• - Implement building construction projects to support site and production needs, focusing on mechanical systems.
• - Coordinate construction scheduling and communication between field construction and project management teams.
• - Manage daily construction activities and RFI support, ensuring timely resolution of field issues.
• - Act as a liaison between field construction personnel and project managers to align expectations and resolve conflicts.
• - Assist with or handle estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders as needed to support project delivery.
• - Supervise construction activities in the field, particularly those related to mechanical systems and equipment.
• - Coordinate weekend and shutdown work plans to minimize operational disruption while meeting project goals.
• - Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling to align with construction milestones and commissioning plans.
• - Apply knowledge of general building construction methods to evaluate constructability and field implementation.
• - Monitor equipment installation for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• - Coordinate RFIs and Field Change Orders to ensure accurate documentation and alignment with design intent.
• - Collaborate with project management and other disciplines to support long‑term project planning and execution.

• - 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects, with a focus on mechanical systems.
• - Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods for mechanical and building systems.
• - Proven ability to review drawings and apply them effectively in the field during construction and installation.
• - OSHA 10 certification and practical application of safety procedures in industrial environments.
• - Demonstrated ability to manage construction schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• - Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in large industrial plants for extended periods.
• - Ability to ascend and descend stairs to roofs, equipment rooms, and elevated platforms.
• - Experience developing…