Field Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer

Job Description

The Field Engineer will work on-site at natural gas compressor station projects. These industrial plants ensure that natural gas remains highly pressurized as it travels through pipelines by using compressor stations powered by turbines, motors, or engines. The Field Engineer will collaborate with various trades, either self-performed or contracted, and will be involved in all disciplines on-site, including civil, mechanical, and electrical work.

Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

• Construction management
• Industrial project management software proficiency
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering with a construction emphasis
• Internship or 1-5 years of field engineering experience in industrial projects (e.g., manufacturing facility, power plant)
• Willingness to travel and remain on project sites for extended periods (6-12 months)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on training program experience
• Ability to work within a close-knit team environment
• Opportunity to advance to a Project Manager role after 5+ years
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering with construction experience preferred
• Desire to work on large-scale, cross-country projects

Work Environment

The Field Engineer will work on major projects, including pipeline cross-country jobs, maintenance, and new facility construction for gas compression and pump stations. Projects are located coast-to-coast, primarily in Wisconsin and the Midwest. The role involves working on-site in job trailers at compressor stations, with project durations ranging from 6 to 12 months. The typical work schedule is 6 days a week, 10 hours a day. New engineers will be partnered with a Project Manager and team for training before managing entire projects independently. Benefits include a per diem rate for food and lodging, truck and cell phone allowances, provided equipment (laptop), bonus eligibility, paid time off, holidays, and a 401k match.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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