Mechanical Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMechanical Engineer
Job ID: 1276748
Location: Liberty, NC 27298
Pay Rate: $48-$58/hour
Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays and more!
Type of hire: Contract, long-term with ongoing potential.
Travel: 10%

Position Responsibilities :

• Facilitate mechanical building system startups & commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in the 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.

Position Requirements :

• Level of experience 10-15 years
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, however Multidiscipline background (civil, electrical, etc.) would be considered.
• 2+ years in construction management.
• Experience in design criteria development for mechanical systems.
• Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturers.
• 5+ years in the mechanical design field.
• Good organizational skills, communication skills, and schedule management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Bluebeam, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Build.
• Multidiscipline background (civil, electrical, etc)
• Toyota Kanban experience
• Startup / Commissioning of Mechanical Equipment including but not limited to HVACs, Chillers, Boilers, and Pumps.

GTA Questions:

1. Please describe your experience as it relates to this job description and position requirements.
2. Please rate yourself on the following skills on a scale of 1-10. (10 being proficient) please briefly explain:
   1. Construction Management
   2. Mechanical Design
   3. Mechanical Field Engineer
   4. Safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA
   5. Building codes and professional industry standards
3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
4. Are you currently working? If yes, why are you currently looking to make a move?
5. Based on the job description, what is your desired compensation for this role? Please do not put negotiable.
6. When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected?
7. If you currently do not live near the job location and the commute is too far for you, are you willing and able to relocate at your own expense?
8. Are you able to work in the U.S. without the need for a Visa, other than a TN Visa for Canadian citizens?
9. For submittal purposes, please provide the day and month in which you were born (We do not need the year).
10. Are you able to travel 10%?

Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.

REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.]]>