Mechanical Engineer

TekWissen • Georgetown, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will facilitate mechanical building-system startups and commissioning activities and provide subject-matter expertise in reviewing product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, and contractor RFIs. The role supports building construction projects and site needs in an industrial environment, overseeing construction activity and mechanical contractors to help ensure compliance with project delivery methods, schedules, drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.

The position coordinates equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover to end users, as well as construction schedules, communication, daily construction and RFI support, and weekend or plant-shutdown work. It also supports construction administration, including progress inspections, scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outages. The engineer prepares field status reports for Project Managers, provides input on technical specifications and standards, and serves as a liaison between field construction and project management. The assignment is temporary, onsite in Georgetown, Kentucky, for 12 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Proficient drawing-review and field-application abilities.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to manage construction schedules daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in large industrial plants for extended periods, and to ascend and descend stairs to roofs or equipment rooms.
• Experience in mechanical-system design-criteria development.
• 5+ years in the mechanical design field.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements, including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, and arc-flash safety.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards, including IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, and FM.
• Knowledge of general building construction methods.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.
• PMP certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mechanical building-system startups and commissioning activities.
• Review product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, and contractor RFIs as a subject-matter expert.
• Coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover to end users.
• Coordinate weekend and plant-shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, and manufacturing shops.
• Conduct ongoing work-progress inspections and inspect mechanical systems for compliance with specifications, quality standards, and codes.
• Support construction administration activities, including scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outages.
• Oversee mechanical contractors’ adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestones, and coordination requirements.
• Prepare field engineering status reports for Project Managers.
• Provide input to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Communicate technical matters effectively in writing and verbally.
• Implement building construction projects to support site needs.
• Coordinate construction scheduling and communication.
• Manage daily construction and RFI support.
• Act as liaison between field construction and project management.
• May handle estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders.
• Supervise construction activity in the field.
• Coordinate weekend and shutdown work plans.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.
• Monitor equipment installation for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate RFIs and Field Change Orders.
• Manage time, prioritize project commitments, and handle multiple tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior