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Georgetown, KY

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Flash, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AutoCAD, Building Codes, Building Systems, Commercial Construction, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Construction Schedule, Construction Support, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, HVAC, Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Plan Meetings, Power Outages, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Reviews, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Residential Construction, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Schedule Development, Status Reports, System Start-Up, Test Equipment, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Georgetown, KY
POSTED
3 days ago
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

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