Mechanical Field Engineer

Brunel is recruiting Mechanical Field Engineers to work in Port Arthur, TX for initially 1 year contract.

We are seeking an experienced mechanical professional to support an LNG construction project. This onsite, project-based role will oversee EPC contractor activities to ensure mechanical equipment installation, alignment, and pre-commissioning are completed safely and meet project specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee installation, alignment, and pre-commissioning of rotating and packaged equipment.

• Monitor contractor safety, quality, schedule compliance, and progress.

• Perform field inspections, system walkdowns, and punch list reviews.

• Review contractor procedures and resolve technical questions.

• Verify equipment storage and preservation meet manufacturer requirements.

• Coordinate with Construction, Commissioning, Turnover, and Operations teams to support system handover and start-up.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience managing major mechanical construction projects in LNG, oil and gas, chemicals, or energy infrastructure.

• 5+ years of experience managing or constructing energy infrastructure involving rotating and packaged equipment.

• Strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, turbines, heavy equipment alignment, and pre-commissioning.

• Experience supervising heavy industrial construction and performing quality inspections.

• Knowledge of equipment flushing and cleaning procedures, vessel internals, and applicable engineering and construction standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR another technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Brownfield project experience and TWIC preferred.