Associate Field Engineer

DescriptionWunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry historyENR Top 500 firmRated as a top System Integrator GiantOur Houston, TX Wunderlich Malec Engineering team is seeking a travel-ready, entry-level Field Engineer or Technician who is eager to build hands‑on technical experience and grow quickly. Field-based commissioning work provides direct exposure to systems, customers, schedules, and real-time decision-making, accelerating the development of technical expertise and project execution skills. Compared with a traditional office-based engineering role, this position provides direct ownership of installation verification, control system testing, commissioning support, and start‑up activities. This role supports projects across industries including Data Center, Semiconductor, Life Science, Food & Beverage, and other industrial facilities. Responsibilities include electrical and controls engineering support, electrical and instrumentation verification, coordination with clients and electrical subcontractors, PLC/SCADA/HMI support, commissioning execution, and start-up assistance.Major ResponsibilitiesInstallation & Wiring QA/QC Verification (Level 2 Commissioning). Verify that control panels, field devices, instruments, and related control system equipment have been installed and wired in accordance with manufacturer requirements, approved shop drawings, project documentation, and applicable quality standards and specifications.Point-to-Point Testing (Level 3 Commissioning). Confirm that field devices associated with the control system are installed, wired, addressed, and configured in accordance with approved system drawings and documentation. This includes verification of data to and from field devices, including signals received through network integration.Functional Performance Testing (FPT) (Level 4 Commissioning). Verify that the control system and field devices operate as defined by the project design documentation. This includes testing control sequences, alarm and alert configuration, alarm activation, trend displays, trend configuration, system graphics, and control system response during failure scenarios.System-Level Testing Support (Level 5 Commissioning). Support system-level testing to confirm that the control system and field devices operate together as an integrated system. This includes verifying control sequences across related systems, using the facility's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to view equipment status and navigate system screens, activating alarms, monitoring trends, and supporting failure-mode testing.Minimum RequirementsEducation BS Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent field technician experience may be substituted.Experience New Graduate or 0-2 years of field experience.Understanding of or exposure to field instrumentation, hardware panels and low voltage controls design.Understanding of control systems, components, PLC programming, SCADA programming and their applications.Physical Demands The role requires attention to safety specifications, strong attention to detail, and consistent focus on quality control during repetitive commissioning activities. The position may include writing, computer work, field work in construction trailers or industrial environments, color perception, hearing, verbal and written communication, teamwork, manual dexterity, driving, lifting, climbing, mounting and dismounting equipment, pushing, and pulling. Regular interaction and coordination with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams is expected. Daily use of a computer, standard office applications, and a mobile phone is required.Travel & Work ScheduleUp to 100% travel to project sites may be required, excluding approved vacation or paid time off. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work required based on project needs. Assignments may last multiple months at various U.S.-based project sites. Weekend travel may be available up to two times per month, subject to project schedule requirements and approval. Project housing, airfare, meals, and incidentals are covered by the company in accordance with company policy.This position includes full company benefits, structured training, mentorship, and three weeks of paid time off.Career Growth & AdvancementThis role is designed for ambitious, goal-oriented self-starters who want to accelerate their technical and leadership development through hands‑on field experience. Field Engineers and Technicians who demonstrate strong technical capability, sound judgment, ownership, and leadership on‑site can advance faster than peers following a traditional office-based engineering path. High performers may move into lead field roles ahead of the typical timeline.Training & MentorshipYou'll build capability through hands‑on training across progressively challenging commissioning assignments, Level 2 through Level 5, with mentorship from senior field engineers on every project.Merit-Based AdvancementAdvancement is based on demonstrated proficiency, ownership, technical judgment, and field performance — not time in role alone. Commissioning Levels 2 through 5 represent scopes of commissioning activity, not job titles. As capability grows across these scopes, high performers can earn responsibility for larger and more complex commissioning activities.Own It in the FieldLeading point‑to‑point testing campaigns for entire system areas independently.Owning functional performance testing for major systems end‑to‑end.Serving as the primary technical point of contact with subcontractors and customers during system‑level testing.Directing and overseeing commissioning activities for a major project area — taking full accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and sign‑off.Career Path OpportunitiesAssociate Field EngineerStaff Field EngineerSenior Field EngineerQA/QC ManagerControls Project EngineerCommissioning LeadProject ManagerMentor or Technical Evaluator for future field hiresReasonable accommodation can be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.BenefitsWunderlich‑Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee‑owner benefit package. Full‑time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:MedicalDentalVisionBasic and Supplemental Life and AD&DLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Short Term DisabilityHealthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementReferral Bonus Program401(k)/Profit Sharing100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)Employee Assistance ProgramWill Preparation ResourcesWorldwide Travel AssistanceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#LI-WM1#J-18808-Ljbffr