Mechanical Field Engineer

Location: Georgetown, KY (Onsite)
1518728
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 Hours per Week
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing / Industrial Construction
Experience Required: 10+ Years

Position Overview

K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Engineer to support industrial construction, facility improvements, and mechanical system installations at a major automotive manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction, mechanical engineering, contractor management, and equipment commissioning. This position will serve as the technical liaison between engineering teams, project managers, contractors, and manufacturing operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to engineering specifications.

This is a hands-on, onsite position requiring significant field involvement and coordination of construction activities within an active manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical construction activities, equipment installations, and commissioning within an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Coordinate mechanical building system startups, testing, commissioning, and equipment handover.
• Review engineering drawings, equipment submittals, shop drawings, specifications, and contractor RFIs.
• Manage mechanical contractors to ensure compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Conduct field inspections to verify mechanical installations meet engineering specifications, applicable codes, and project requirements.
• Coordinate equipment testing, delivery, installation, and startup activities.
• Support construction scheduling, progress tracking, and daily field coordination.
• Coordinate weekend construction activities, plant shutdowns, and utility outages with contractors and manufacturing teams.
• Manage construction documentation, requests for information (RFIs), field change orders, and project status reports.
• Serve as the primary liaison between field construction teams, engineering, and project management.
• Assist with project estimating, material coordination, scheduling, and purchase order management.
• Identify and resolve field construction issues to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, plant safety procedures, and applicable engineering codes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting industrial or commercial construction projects.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with mechanical building systems, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, field engineering, and construction administration.
• Experience overseeing contractors and coordinating multiple construction activities.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and engineering standards, including IBC, NFPA, ASME, ASHRAE, and related standards.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout, hazardous energy control, and electrical safety.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud or Autodesk Build.
• Experience supporting large-scale automotive manufacturing facility construction or expansion projects.
• Experience coordinating construction activities during plant shutdowns and production operations.

Additional Position Details

• Onsite position in Georgetown, Kentucky.
• Approximately 10% travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required based on project demands.
• Work involves construction sites and active manufacturing environments.
• Must be comfortable walking industrial facilities, climbing stairs, and accessing equipment areas.
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated work areas.

About K&K Technical Group

K&K Technical Group provides engineering, technical staffing, and project support services to leading manufacturing and industrial organizations. We connect experienced technical professionals with opportunities to support critical engineering, construction, and manufacturing projects.