Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Georgetown, KY 40324

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: : 12 Months with the possibility of extension

Domain: Mechanical/Engineering

Pay Rate: $50-$57/hr W2

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications Oct 30, 2026

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, mechanical systems, and field engineering practices.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and applying technical specifications in the field.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards, including IBC, NEC, NFPA, ASME, ASHRAE, AWS, and related standards.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, hazardous energy control, and arc flash safety.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage daily, weekly, and monthly construction schedules and work effectively on industrial sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and climb stairs for extended periods.
• Willingness to support overtime, weekend work, and plant shutdowns as required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud/Build.
• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating mechanical system design, equipment commissioning, and large-scale construction projects.

Job Description

The Mechanical Field Engineer will oversee mechanical building systems, construction activities, equipment installation, commissioning, and project coordination at an industrial manufacturing facility. The role requires strong expertise in mechanical engineering, construction management, safety compliance, and field execution to ensure projects meet technical specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate startup and commissioning of mechanical building systems.
• Review equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Oversee mechanical contractors and monitor construction activities for compliance with drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct field inspections and monitor construction progress, schedules, and project milestones.
• Coordinate construction meetings, utility outages, weekend work, and plant shutdown activities.
• Manage construction scheduling, daily field activities, RFIs, field change orders, materials, estimates, and purchase orders as required.
• Prepare field engineering status reports and provide project updates to project managers.
• Support the development and improvement of technical specifications, engineering standards, and mechanical design criteria.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, OSHA regulations, and safe work practices.
• Serve as the liaison between field construction teams, contractors, facilities groups, manufacturing teams, and project management.
• Coordinate equipment installation and construction schedules to meet project requirements.

BENEFITS

• Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) EEOC Compliance: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
• DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications.
• Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.