Mechanical CSU Engineer
About The Position
The Mechanical Commissioning and Startup (CSU) Engineer assists with technical direction and oversight during the startup, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and equipment at a semiconductor manufacturing facility. The role supports planning and execution of commissioning activities from construction completion through system handover to operations, ensuring work is performed safely and on schedule. It helps confirm systems are installed correctly, meet design requirements, operate safely, and are ready for operations. The engineer works closely with engineering, construction, vendors, subcontractors, and operations teams to verify that mechanical systems meet requirements. The position develops mechanical commissioning plans, procedures, and check sheets; reviews design and vendor documents; verifies mechanical installation and completion; coordinates walkdowns, testing, system turnover, and OEM vendor startups; and maintains commissioning and turnover documentation. It also supports safety and compliance activities, including LOTO procedures, JHA reviews, project EHS requirements, and a zero-incident safety culture. The role is based at Bechtel's semiconductor manufacturing plant project in New Albany, Ohio. The work arrangement is described as full-time office/project, with national-family relocation authorized.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in mechanical engineering or a related discipline with less than 1 year of relevant experience, or 4–5 years of relevant work experience in mission-critical facilities.
- Ability to read and understand P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment, including air handlers, exhaust systems, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, boilers, chillers, valves, piping systems, and HVAC systems.
- Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical commissioning plans and procedures.
- Review design documents, specifications, P&IDs, equipment submittals, and vendor documentation.
- Support development of commissioning schedules and turnover strategies.
- Participate in constructability, HAZOP, and operational readiness reviews.
- Confirm equipment alignment, rotation checks, lubrication, and preservation requirements.
- Verify equipment labels, identification, and assets.
- Review pressure testing, leak testing, flushing, and cleaning records.
- Verify valve lineups and equipment accessibility.
- Ensure safety interlocks and mechanical protections are functional.
- Perform mechanical system inspections and verification activities.
- Verify installation against approved drawings and specifications.
- Conduct walkdowns and manage punch lists.
- Verify mechanical completion status.
- Coordinate system turnover from Construction to Commissioning.
- Develop and execute commissioning procedures and check sheets.
- Complete Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCCs).
- Generate System Turnover Packages (STOs).
- Review subcontractor turnover documentation.
- Maintain commissioning databases and digital turnover systems.
- Coordinate OEM vendor startups.
- Interface with construction contractors and trade partners.
- Monitor commissioning progress and resolve technical issues.
- Participate in daily coordination meetings.
- Support implementation of LOTO procedures.
- Participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews.
- Ensure compliance with project EHS requirements and promote a zero-incident safety culture.
Benefits
- Bechtel describes offering robust benefits, career advancement, programs to enhance its culture, and time to recharge; specific benefit types are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
