Structural Field Engineer – Combined Cycle Construction – Corpus Christi, TX

In this role, you will support successful field execution on a combined cycle power generation construction project by providing contractors with the technical guidance, contract information, and direction needed to keep work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You will help interpret design drawings and specifications, resolve field questions, and partner with site leadership to support quality, safety, planning, and construction progress across major power island and balance-of-plant scopes.

Job Summary

As a Structural Field Engineer supporting combined cycle construction, you will play an important role in helping field teams execute complex power generation work across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and balance-of-plant scopes.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide technical guidance and interpretation of design drawings, specifications, and overall combined cycle project requirements to subcontractors and craft teams
• Partner with contractors and site leadership to help resolve issues related to combined cycle design information, schedule, material deliveries, quality, and review, track, and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) while maintaining accurate supporting records
• Support field execution for combined cycle systems and equipment, which may include combustion turbine generators, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbine generators, auxiliary equipment, piping systems, electrical systems, instrumentation and controls, and balance-of-plant facilities
• Maintain daily site logs and documentation to support project records and reporting
• Review engineered quantities and assist the Discipline Superintendent with installed quantity reviews to support planning and progress tracking
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, materials, and commissioning teams to support safe installation, turnover readiness, and resolution of field constraints on combined cycle scopes
• Support site document control activities to help ensure teams are working from current and accurate design
• Compile and maintain conformed-to-construction records, drawing markups, and related documentation in coordination with document control staff as needed
• Assist the Field Quality Manager with inspections, test verification, and quality-related field activities
• Promote and follow safety and quality standards appropriate to the role’s responsibilities and level of accountability

Skills

• Structural Field Engineering experience and familiarity with combined cycle power generation construction
• Knowledge of combustion turbine generators, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbine generators, major mechanical equipment, piping, electrical systems, instrumentation and controls, and related construction interfaces
• Experience completing material takeoffs, field estimates, or quantity reviews
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across field, subcontractor, and project teams
• PE license is strongly preferred but not required
• 6+ years construction management experience in similar facility construction
• PE required or degree + 4 years design experience and 6+ years construction experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required
• PE license strongly preferred