Field Project Engineer

Location: Clarksburg, WV
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Field Project Engineer with a strong background in the mechanical installation of combined cycle power plants or large industrial facilities. This role will support field execution efforts, ensuring construction, installation, and commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical systems installation, including piping systems, turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant (BOP) equipment. Candidates should also possess working knowledge of civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to support a multi-disciplinary project team.

Professionals from related industrial sectors—including chemical processing, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, and other heavy industrial construction environments—will also be considered, particularly those with multidisciplinary project experience.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Candidates must be willing to relocate and support future project assignments at other job sites in order to be considered for permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support field construction activities with a primary focus on mechanical installation and execution.
• Coordinate daily activities between engineering, construction, and project management teams.
• Interface with mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to ensure successful system integration.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, vendor documentation, and construction packages.
• Verify field installations comply with project standards, codes, quality requirements, and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support to construction personnel and assist in resolving field issues.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, work package development, and work-front coordination.
• Identify and help resolve constructability concerns, technical conflicts, and installation challenges.
• Support QA/QC activities, inspections, turnover documentation, and project records.
• Manage field changes, RFIs, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status updates to project leadership.
• Promote and enforce site safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in field engineering, industrial construction, power generation, or related industries.
• Experience supporting power generation, energy, or large industrial construction projects.
• Experience with combined cycle power plants is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Isometric Drawings
  • General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
• Working knowledge of:
  • Mechanical systems including piping, rotating equipment, HVAC systems, and related equipment
  • Civil and structural interfaces including foundations, supports, and structural steel
  • Electrical systems including equipment interfaces and cable routing
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EPC projects within power generation, chemical processing, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Background in:
  • Chemical plants
  • Refining or petrochemical facilities
  • Heavy industrial manufacturing or installation projects
• Exposure to commissioning, startup, and system turnover activities.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Familiarity with multi-discipline project execution environments.