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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer to support expansion and infrastructure improvement projects at the JFK Energy Center located at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Jamaica, NY. The Mechanical Field Engineer will support the installation, construction, and commissioning of equipment associated with hot water production, chilled water generation, and thermal distribution systems serving the airport.

Responsibilities

  • Support the installation, construction, and commissioning of equipment for hot water production and chilled water generation.
  • Work closely with construction, operations, and engineering teams to ensure project execution.
  • Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with quality standards.

Requirements

  • 7-12 years of mechanical construction or field engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting industrial, utility, or power generation projects.
  • Understanding of medium-temperature hot water generation and distribution systems.
  • Experience with industrial chillers and chilled water production systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and construction documents.
  • Strong focus on safety and quality.
  • Experience coordinating construction activities with contractors and project teams.
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How this job compares in Jamaica, NY

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New York currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 140 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Jamaica, NY

Jamaica, NY currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 219 other active welding openings from 145 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Jamaica, or widen the search to New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (17), Randstad USA (6), and Philips (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $45/hr, Staten Island at $31/hr, and Brooklyn at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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