About this role
Overview
We are seeking a Site Lead Mechanical Engineer for assignment in Wilton, Connecticut. The selected candidate will manage the site’s capital improvements team and serve as the owner’s representative and operations interface for capital projects.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
This position is on-site
This position requires a Connecticut Professional Engineer License (PE)
Responsibilities
- Over see a multidiscipline team of 5 - 6 engineers and designers (Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Reliability, Drafting/Design Technician, Project Engineer)
- Oversee QA/QC on engineering and construction for the facility mechanical/process systems work including HVAC, process cooling water, wastewater, general and acid/ammonia exhaust, fire protection, plumbing, process-piping and equipment
- Collaborate with on-site personnel to support projects of varying size and complexity including assessment of systems, consulting system owners and analyzing scope requests from stakeholders
- Collaborate with on-site design teams on planning, execution and closeout; ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget and project delivery standards
- Oversee design, procurement and construction for equipment renewal and replacement projects
- Work on sustaining operations, executing capital projects and transferring technical knowledge to the in-house Engineering group
- Provide daily engineering support to Maintenance and vendors
- Deliver engineering expertise from concept through construction and turnover
- Mentor staff and integrate standards and tools into the Certified Reliability engineering (CRE) roadmap
- Designing, developing, evaluating and preparing recommendations with basis of design (BOD) and scope of work (SOW) documents
- Develop construction and specifications documents through the positional (programming) process with a team
- Work will include retrofits of existing building systems as well as new systems
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- A Connecticut Professional Engineer License (PE)
- 15+ years of mechanical and process facilities engineering; including HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, waste systems, chemical and gas distribution, pure water and related mechanical-process facilities systems
- Solid knowledge and application of the mechanical/process requirements per ASME and ASME B31.3, building codes, fire codes, code compliance (SEMI, NFPA, IBC/IMC, CT) amendments and other related standards such as ASHRAE
- Solid knowledge in practice and procedures for specifications and selection of all types of mechanical equipment and components
- Working knowledge of design-related deliverables such as P&IDs, PFDs, Details, and Equipment Plans, etc.
- Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
- Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel
Other facts
About The Bergaila Companies
Since 1987, The Bergaila Companies have been matching talented people with great jobs in oil, gas, and energy. But we're not just another recruiting firm sending out resumes and hoping something sticks.
Our recruiters have worked in energy for decades — over a century of combined experience, actually. That means when a client needs someone who knows their way around upstream operations or renewable infrastructure, we know exactly who to call. We've built relationships with the best companies and candidates in the business, whether they're looking for contract work or permanent positions.
We take the time to get it right. When we place someone, we make sure they'll fit both the technical requirements and the company culture. It's why energy companies keep coming back to us, and why the best candidates trust us with their careers.
But our work doesn't stop at making the match. We handle all the details that turn a job into a successful career. Need specialized training for your role? We'll make sure you get it. Company vehicle for field work? We've got that arranged. From managing payroll to streamlining onboarding, we handle the logistics so our clients and employees can focus on what they do best.
For our contract employees, this means they're set up for success from day one. No scrambling for safety gear or transportation, no wondering about the next paycheck. Each person gets the individualized training they need, along with all the proper PPE for their specific role. For our clients, it means less administrative hassle and more time focused on their core business.
We like to say we put the unity in opportunity, and we mean it. This isn't about making quick placements — it's about bringing the right people together and supporting them every step of the way. That's what we've been doing for over 35 years, and we're pretty good at it.
What you'll do
- The Site Lead Mechanical Engineer will manage the site’s capital improvements team and oversee engineering and construction for mechanical/process systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with on-site personnel, overseeing design and procurement, and providing engineering support.
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