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Title: Mechanical Field Engineer
Duration: 12 Months Possible Extension/ FTE
Location: Georgetown, KY (On-site)
We're hiring a Mechanical Field Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract supporting construction and commissioning at a large automotive manufacturing facility in Georgetown, KY.
What you'll do:
- Facilitate mechanical building system startups and commissioning activities.
- Review product/equipment submittals, shop drawings, design drawings, specs, and contractor RFIs.
- Coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Conduct continuous work progress and quality inspections.
- Oversee mechanical contractors for schedule milestones, quality, and code compliance.
- Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work, utility outages, and contractor scheduling.
- Manage daily construction and RFI support; prepare field status reports for Project Managers.
What you need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical).
- 10 years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Strong knowledge of building codes and industry standards (IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
- Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.
- Ability to stand, stoop, walk, and climb in large industrial plants for extended periods.
Additional requirements:
- PMP certification
- OSHA 30 certification
- Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build
Details: 12-month contract · On-site, Georgetown, KY · 8 hours/day, ~20% overtime · ~10% travel (within the US; occasional Canada/Mexico, not at the start).
Salary : $55 - $56