Lead Field Project Engineer / Field Project Engineer / Project Engineer
Fenton, MO or Remote with Travel.
$130,000 to $150,000
A Lead Field Project Engineer is required for a power-generation equipment role supporting field erection, commissioning and warranty activity across complex engineering projects.
This is a hybrid position based in Fenton, MO, depending on business needs, with domestic and international travel up to 20%. The Lead Field Project Engineer will act as a key technical contact during the field stage of projects, coordinating urgent support between internal engineering teams, suppliers and customer-side construction teams.
Lead Field Project Engineer / Field Project Engineer / Project Engineer Benefits:
- $130,000 to $150,000
- Hybrid working depending on business needs
- Profit-based incentive opportunities
- Flexible work schedule with half-day Fridays year-round
- 401(k) employer match and annual non-elective contribution
- Medical cover with employer contribution toward HSA
- Dental and short-term disability 100% covered by the company
- Vision and fitness reimbursement
The Lead Field Project Engineer / Field Project Engineer / Project Engineer Role:
- Provide technical field support from equipment delivery through to the end of the warranty period.
- Act as the technical point of contact for customer-side field teams, erection contractors and suppliers.
- Coordinate timely responses to field issues using support from project engineering, suppliers and internal disciplines.
- Review and interpret contract specifications, supplier drawings and technical documentation.
- Make field-related decisions with awareness of cost, schedule, quality and project risk.
- Maintain strong customer relationships through clear technical communication and responsive support.
- Work closely with field technical advisers at job sites to resolve technical and logistics issues.
- Support field erection and commissioning activity for boiler and power-generation equipment projects.
Lead Field Project Engineer / Field Project Engineer / Project Engineer Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in an engineering, technical or project execution role within a related field.
- On-site construction, erection or commissioning experience.
- Experience as a Lead Field Project Engineer, Field Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Technical Project Engineer or similar engineering role.
- General knowledge of boiler and steel construction codes such as ASME, ASTM and AISC.
- Ability to review and understand contract specifications, supplier drawings and technical documents.
- Experience acting as a technical lead and point of contact for customers, contractors or suppliers.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess technical queries, cost impact and schedule impact.
- BS degree in Engineering or a suitable four-year degree.