Mechanical Field Engineer

LotusWorks • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

LotusWorks is an engineering services provider supporting commissioning, construction services, calibration, operations, and maintenance at global manufacturing facilities across EMEA and North America. It partners with manufacturers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and biologics, medical device, and data center sectors. The company describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and its approach as people-first.

The Mechanical Field Engineer is a senior technical leader providing mechanical expertise for quality and commissioning activities in mission-critical facilities. The role supports projects from construction and installation through startup and final handover, working with clients, contractors, vendors, engineers, commissioning teams, and operations personnel to identify risks, resolve technical challenges, and support successful execution. The position also includes other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of mechanical systems and infrastructure in mission-critical facilities, including HVAC, cooling plants, hydronics, liquid cooling, and building automation.
• Strong understanding of how mechanical systems operate and interact as an integrated facility, including interfaces with electrical and controls systems.
• Deep understanding of system operation, control philosophies, redundancy, failure modes, and sequences of operation.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical flow diagrams, control schematics, equipment submittals, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, standards, project specifications, and industry best practices.
• Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to assess unfamiliar facilities, identify risks and deficiencies, and develop practical technical solutions.
• Ability to research and analyze drawings, specifications, vendor documentation, historical records, commissioning data, and other technical information.
• Proven ability to lead commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities.
• Strong field leadership and team coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with clients, contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership, accountability, and ability to drive issues to closure.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with consistent focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman or Master Pipefitter, Steamfitter, or HVAC Mechanical license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience in mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical subject matter expert for quality and commissioning activities within mission-critical facilities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout construction, mechanical installation, quality assurance, commissioning, startup, and handover.
• Assess mechanical systems and infrastructure, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, air handlers, pumps, hydronic and condenser water systems, liquid cooling and CDUs, fuel systems, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Apply mechanical systems expertise to project execution, quality, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Evaluate system operation, control philosophies, redundancy, failure modes, sequences of operation, and BMS/BAS integration to identify technical risks and deficiencies.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, mechanical flow diagrams, control schematics, equipment submittals, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Apply relevant mechanical codes, standards, project specifications, and industry best practices during construction, installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Identify technical risks, deficiencies, and potential system issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues, perform root cause analysis, and determine corrective actions.
• Research drawings, specifications, vendor documentation, historical records, commissioning data, TAB reports, and other information to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and lead mechanical commissioning, flushing and cleaning, pressure testing, startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover activities.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to field teams, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple teams while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule, and successful system delivery.
• Support identification, tracking, resolution, and closure of technical issues and deficiencies.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, recommendations, and solutions to clients, contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams.
• Support system handover by ensuring mechanical systems are tested, balanced, documented, and prepared for operational use.
• Take ownership of technical challenges and drive issues through to resolution.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Training and education assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Extra annual leave based on years of service.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Recognition rewards.
• A $4,000 project stipend every three months in addition to the hourly rate, plus a $6,000 completion stipend at the end of the project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed