Site Engineering Liaison​/Field Engineer

Position: Site Engineering Liaison / Field Engineer
Job Title:

Site Engineering Liaison / Field Engineer

Location:

Marshalltown Iowa

 Type  :
Contract

Assignment Duration: 18-24 months (project-based) (Starting August 2026)

 Role Summary

System One is recruiting for Site Engineering Liaison / Field Engineer will provide on-site technical support and oversight for the Owner on a 3x0 F-class simple cycle power generation project in Iowa. This position is a key member of the Owners' Engineer (OE) team and will serve as the primary engineering interface between the jobsite and the home office engineering leads (mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil/structural, and project controls).

The role focuses on construction-phase engineering support, field issue resolution, and quality/technical oversight of the EPC contractor and major equipment suppliers, ensuring that the facility is constructed in accordance with contract requirements, design documents, codes/standards, and the Owner's expectations for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

 Site Engineering Liaison / Field Engineer Responsibilities

1. OE Technical & Construction Support

+  Provide day-to-day on-site engineering support during construction and start-up for a 3x0 F-class simple cycle facility.

+  Review, interpret, and clarify IFC design drawings, data sheets, and vendor documents for field personnel and the Owner.

+  Support OE QA compliance reviews to verify that the EPC contractor's work meets contractual, code, and industry best practices.

+  Identify potential design or constructability issues early and coordinate resolution with home office engineering leads.

2. Interface with Home Office Engineering

+  Act as the primary technical liaison between the site and the OE home office:

+  Communicate field conditions, nonconformances, RFIs, and changes that require engineering or owner input.

+  Coordinate timely responses to RFIs, NCRs, field change requests, and design deviations with home office discipline leads.

+  Provide feedback from the field to support design updates, and as?built documentation.

+  Participate in regular project coordination calls/meetings with the home office, providing concise updates on technical, quality, and constructability topics.

3. Contractor, OEM, and Stakeholder Coordination

+  Support the Owner and OE Project Manager in technical interactions with the EPC contractor, construction subcontractors, and major equipment OEMs (e.g., gas turbine, generator, balance of plant systems).

+  Attend and contribute to progress, coordination, and technical meetings at site, clearly representing OE/Owner technical interests.

+  Assist in the review and verification of contractor submittals, method statements, test procedures, and commissioning plans from a technical perspective.

4. Construction Monitoring & Quality Oversight

+  Provide on-site technical observation of construction and installation activities, focusing on compliance with design documents, manufacturer requirements, and applicable codes/standards.

+  Support OE and Owner quality surveillance activities; review inspection/test results, punchlists, and corrective actions from an engineering standpoint.

+  Help verify that mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, and I&C installations are suitable for safe and reliable operation.

5. Field Engineering, Issues, and Changes

+  Perform field engineering assessments to support problem solving and resolution of unexpected site conditions or design conflicts.

+  Work with home office leads to develop and document technically sound solutions to field issues (e.g., design clarifications, minor redesigns, field adjustments).

+  Support OE review of change orders and claims from a technical perspective, including scope, basis, and potential impacts.

6. Commissioning & Start-Up Support

+  Provide engineering support during system turnover

+  Assist in the review and evaluation of pre-functional checks, functional tests, performance tests, and reliability runs to confirm alignment with contract and design requirements.

+  Help track and resolve punchlist and start-up issues requiring engineering input.

7. Safety, Environmental, and Compliance

+  Promote and support site safety culture, working in alignment with Owner, EPC, and OE safety programs and procedures.

+  Help confirm that work complies with environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements, escalating potential issues to the OE and Owner as appropriate.

 Site Engineering Liaison / Field Engineer  

Required Qualifications

+  Gas turbine construction-phase experience on power generation

+  Strong working knowledge of power plant systems and construction practices

+  Demonstrated experience interfacing with contractors, OEMs, and multi-discipline engineering teams on complex projects.

+  Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

+  Proven capability to identify technical issues, evaluate options, and recommend practical, constructible solutions in a field environment.

+  Strong…