Mechanical Field Engineer

Mechanical Construction Engineer (Industrial Facilities)

Location:

Open (Travel Required – US, Canada & Mexico)
25% Overtime Applicable
50% Travel Required

Interview Process:

One round – 60 minutes via MS Teams

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Engineer to support a new industrial construction project. This role focuses specifically on the mechanical aspects of building systems within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial or manufacturing facility construction, particularly with mechanical systems, HVAC, and cooling systems. This is not a residential or commercial construction role.

Candidates must be comfortable relocating at their own expense and traveling up to 50% across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups and commissioning activities.

• Provide subject matter expertise in reviewing product/equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor-generated RFIs.

• Coordinate with contractors and equipment vendors for factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and final handover.

• Oversee weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, facilities teams, and manufacturing groups.

• Conduct continuous work progress inspections and quality confirmations.

• Support construction administration activities including schedule coordination, weekly meetings, and planned utility outages.

• Ensure mechanical systems comply with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.

• Supervise mechanical contractors to ensure adherence to project milestones and coordination requirements.

• Prepare field engineering reports detailing project status and schedule updates.

• Provide feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.

• Manage daily construction activities and RFI support.

• Coordinate construction scheduling and communication between field teams and project management.

• Monitor equipment installation methods to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

• Manage estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders as required.

• Ensure adherence to all safety standards and safe work practices.

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

• 5–10+ years of experience in industrial construction projects (manufacturing facility experience required).

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.

• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.

• Extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards including:

  • IBC

  • NEC

  • NESC

  • NFPA

  • ASME

  • AMCA

  • ARI

  • AWS

  • ASHRAE

  • FM

• Proficiency in drawing review and field application.

• OSHA 30 Certification.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety requirements including:

  • Lock-Out/Tag-Out

  • Electrical Safe Work Practices

  • Control of Energy

  • Arc Flash Safety

• Ability to manage construction schedules (daily, weekly, monthly).

• Experience in mechanical system design criteria development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.

• Ability to work in a large industrial plant environment (standing, walking, stair climbing).

• Automotive or heavy industrial manufacturing facility experience preferred.

Note: Residential or commercial-only construction experience is not suitable for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD

• Experience with Bluebeam

• Experience with Microsoft Project