Mechanical Project Engineer

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support capital projects at a heavy industrial steel manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys leading projects from planning through commissioning while working in a hands-on industrial environment.

Responsibilities

- Lead mechanical capital projects from planning through installation and commissioning.

- Perform heat load calculations for HVAC and utility systems.

- Manage project schedules, budgets, contractors, and vendors.

- Coordinate with civil engineering firms and internal stakeholders.

- Oversee equipment installation, startup, and field execution.

- Support engineering design for smaller HVAC projects (10–20 ton systems).

- Manage execution and field oversight of larger projects (60+ ton systems).

- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

- 10+ years of Mechanical or Project Engineering experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.

- Experience leading capital projects from concept through commissioning.

- Commissioning experience in greenfield and/or brownfield environments preferred.

- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including heat load calculations.

- Experience with equipment installation, gearboxes, alignments, rotating equipment, and industrial utilities.

- Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.

- Steel industry experience is a plus but not required.