Senior Mechanical Construction Engineer

Pay Range: $59.00hr - $62.00hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will facilitate mechanical building system startups, commissioning activities, and oversee construction administration and field activities for industrial and commercial projects.

Description:

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups and commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in the review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings, specifications, and contractor RFIs.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA requirements including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, and arc flash safety.
• Possess extensive knowledge of building codes and industry standards (IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• 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 work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
• Support construction administration activities: scheduling, quality confirmations, coordination meetings, and utility outages.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical systems for compliance with specifications, quality standards, and codes.
• Oversee mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestones, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare field engineering status reports for Project Managers.
• Provide input to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Effectively communicate technical matters in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task, manage time, and prioritize project commitments.
• 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.
• Handle estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders as required.
• Supervise construction activity in the field.
• Coordinate weekend and shutdown work plans.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and scheduling.
• Apply knowledge of general building construction methods.
• Monitor equipment installation for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate RFIs and Field Change Orders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 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.
• Experience in mechanical system design criteria development.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the mechanical design field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.

Additional Requirements:

• PMP Certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in large industrial plants for extended periods.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs to roof or equipment rooms.