Job Description
Job Title: Mechanical Field Engineer / Building Systems Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX
Travel Required: Yes – 5% Domestic (Georgetown, KY)
Overtime: Up to 25%
Requirements:
Education :
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)
- OR 10–15 years as a Journeyman Industrial Mechanic with relevant building construction experience
Experience :
- 5–10 years in mechanical building construction projects
- Industrial/Automotive building projects preferred
- HVAC systems , equipment installations, hard building expansions
- Work with union contractors , building trades
- NOT suitable: purely commercial experience (e.g., fast-food outlets), oil/gas pipeline
Technical Skills :
- Mechanical system design, commissioning, and startup
- Familiarity with codes and standards: IBC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, etc.
- Safety compliance: OSHA, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, arc flash
Soft Skills :
- Strong communication (verbal & written)
- Project coordination, multi-tasking, time management
Responsibilities:
- Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, and specs
- Oversee mechanical installations and commissioning
- Conduct inspections for quality, code compliance, and safety
- Manage shutdown and weekend coordination with trades
- Attend and lead coordination meetings; track schedule & costs
- Report installation issues and escalate for resolution
- Update project managers on progress
- Provide feedback to improve project specifications
Interview Process:
- First Round : Microsoft Teams (Remote)
- Second Round : Onsite Interview at San Antonio, TX
Job Tags
For contractors, Remote work, Weekend work,