Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Mechanical Field Engineer

Our client in San Antonio, TX is looking for a Construction Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate mechanical building system design, startups & commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in 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 electrical, 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 electrical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.
• Oversee work of electrical 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.

Basics:

• 5-10 years of experience.
• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering is a must. Journeyman industrial mechanic for 10-15 years. (Individual with extensive building construction experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Mechanical oversees pipe installation, equipment installation, and HVAC installation. Report out any issues on installations, talk with tradesman's, etc. Schedule changes, cost changes, and provide those upstream for solutions. Need an experienced individual; someone to see and know the issues.
• Experience with building expansions take out existing and putting in new. New foundations, steel.
• Industrial building experience. Automotive is a plus. Working with building trades and union contractors. Experience in the construction of large office type buildings and projects may be considered.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business "First"
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration.

Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.