Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Construction)

Job Type: 12 Months Contract
Travel: 10% (within the US to company’s different locations)

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for mechanical installations including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety. 
• Possess extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• Work with building construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users. 
• Coordination of weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
• Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis. 
• Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.
• Conduct inspections and observations of mechanical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.
• Oversee work of mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.
• Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to Project Managers.
• Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a Major in Mechanical Engineering
• The expected experience is 5-10 years 
• 2 years in construction management.
• Experience in design criteria development for mechanical systems.
• Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer. 
• 5 years in mechanical design field.
• Good organizational skills, communication skills, schedule management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Bluebeam, AutoCAD

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