Mechanical Field Engineer
About The Position
K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Engineer to support industrial construction, facility improvements, and mechanical system installations at a major automotive manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. The position serves as a technical liaison between engineering teams, project managers, contractors, and manufacturing operations, helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications. This is a hands-on, onsite position involving significant field work and coordination of construction activities in an active manufacturing environment. Approximately 10% travel may be required, and overtime may be required based on project demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience supporting industrial or commercial construction projects.
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
- Experience with mechanical building systems, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, field engineering, and construction administration.
- Experience overseeing contractors and coordinating multiple construction activities.
- Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes and engineering standards, including IBC, NFPA, ASME, ASHRAE, and related standards.
- Familiarity with industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout, hazardous energy control, and electrical safety.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and project coordination skills.
- Must be comfortable walking industrial facilities, climbing stairs, and accessing equipment areas.
- Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated work areas.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud or Autodesk Build.
- Experience supporting large-scale automotive manufacturing facility construction or expansion projects.
- Experience coordinating construction activities during plant shutdowns and production operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee mechanical construction activities, equipment installations, and commissioning within an industrial manufacturing facility.
- Coordinate mechanical building-system startups, testing, commissioning, and equipment handover.
- Review engineering drawings, equipment submittals, shop drawings, specifications, and contractor RFIs.
- Manage mechanical contractors to ensure compliance with schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Conduct field inspections to verify installations meet engineering specifications, applicable codes, and project requirements.
- Coordinate equipment testing, delivery, installation, and startup activities.
- Support construction scheduling, progress tracking, and daily field coordination.
- Coordinate weekend construction activities, plant shutdowns, and utility outages with contractors and manufacturing teams.
- Manage construction documentation, RFIs, field change orders, and project status reports.
- Serve as the primary liaison between field construction teams, engineering, and project management.
- Assist with project estimating, material coordination, scheduling, and purchase order management.
- Identify and resolve field construction issues to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, plant safety procedures, and applicable engineering codes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
