Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Engineer
Job Description

The Field Engineer will be engaged in a large EPC construction project, overseeing all three phases: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction for substantial mega industrial power projects. The projects include building natural gas compression facilities or power generation projects, focusing on mechanical scopes such as turbines, motors, and engines, as well as bridge power projects for data centers incorporating turbines or reciprocating engines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture.
• Assist the Project Manager in managing smaller projects.
• Understand the terms, conditions, and scope of the contract.
• Track materials, production, and project costs for Project Manager review and approval.
• Facilitate subcontractor activities.
• Maintain the project schedule.
• Conduct basic estimating, take-offs, and solicitation of quotes.
• Provide onsite administrative support.
• Assist with quality assurance and quality control, including test protocols.

• 3+ years of experience as a Field Engineer or similar role in Heavy Industrial or Power Plant projects.
• Experience with document control, tracking, and organization of project documents.
• Drawing revision and redlines management.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Process Piping disciplines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read prints and use project management software.
• Engineering degree is preferred.

• Ability to be away from home on a project site for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

The work involves a mix of office and onsite environments. Initially, you'll be based in the Houston, TX office for 1-1.5 years during the Engineering and Procurement phases, then onsite anywhere in the U.S. for 1 year during Construction. The projects cover heavy mechanical and Instrumentation & Electrical scopes. The typical workweek is 40-50 hours in the office, and 60 hours onsite, with a strong training program and opportunities for career advancement. The company offers a truck allowance, cell phone allowance, and equipment like a laptop. Vacation and holiday benefits, along with performance bonuses and travel allowances, are also provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.