Mechanical Field Engineer
Green Infrastructure PartnersCome help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Vacancy Status: This is an evergreen posting intended to proactively identify and connect with talent for ongoing and future opportunities. What You’ll Do Coordinate mechanical construction activities from a St. John’s base, reporting to the assigned Project Manager and coordinating daily field priorities with the Site Superintendent. Responsibilities and authority reflect experience, qualifications, and project needs: graduates receive guidance; experienced candidates may own assigned mechanical work packages, subcontractor coordination, progress reporting, and cost tracking. Responsibilities will include: Coordinate assigned mechanical work, including process and utility piping, pumps, rotating and static equipment, tanks, valves, supports, and associated mechanical systems, in accordance with project requirements and delegated authority. Review mechanical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, specifications, vendor documentation, and existing site conditions; identify discrepancies, installation constraints, and constructability issues and coordinate requests for information (RFIs) with the project team and responsible designers. Prepare and update assigned work plans, installation sequences, mechanical work packages, and look-ahead schedules with site supervision; identify constraints, monitor progress, and flag potential delays. Coordinate mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, equipment vendors, testing agencies, and specialist service providers to align field activities and resolve issues. Direct supervision of personnel applies only where specifically assigned. Coordinate mechanical interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and controls teams, including foundations, equipment supports, penetrations, access requirements, utility connections, and installation sequencing. Prepare quantity takeoffs and material requirements; coordinate assigned procurement activities, technical submittals, delivery tracking, and the availability of piping, equipment, components, and installation materials. Coordinate receiving inspections, storage, preservation, and handling requirements for mechanical equipment and materials in accordance with approved project requirements and manufacturer instructions. Track installed quantities, labour and equipment usage, productivity, and progress; maintain daily reports and field records and contribute to resource forecasts and project cost reporting. Support progress claims, subcontractor payment reviews, and change tracking; document extra work and potential cost or schedule impacts for review by project management. Coordinate assigned inspections and testing, including equipment installation checks, alignment verification, welding inspections, nondestructive examination, pressure and leak testing, and flushing or cleaning activities, as applicable. Maintain inspection and test records and track deficiencies and corrective actions with the responsible personnel. Carry out assigned field measurements and installation checks to verify equipment locations, piping arrangements, clearances, and construction against approved drawings, specifications, and vendor requirements. Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities under approved procedures and the direction of designated leads; coordinate system walkdowns, deficiency lists, test documentation, and turnover readiness. Follow company, client, and site-specific health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements; participate in planning and inspections, promptly report and escalate hazards and nonconformances, and follow up on assigned actions. Coordinate assigned work within applicable permit, isolation, and energy-control procedures. Maintain current drawings, RFIs, submittals, photographs, and project records; track meeting actions and coordinate assigned redline drawings, …