Mechanical Field Engineer - Texas

Mechanical Field Engineer - Texas

Date:
Jul 24, 2026

Location:

Corpus Christi, TX, US TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :Yes

Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and
build with pride
. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you
own
your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with
care
, and
safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision
, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to
shape what comes next.

Join our construction team as a Mechanical Field Engineer supporting a combined cycle power project. In this role, you will help keep field activities moving in alignment with project contract specifications and technical requirements. You will serve as a key connection between engineering, construction leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives, helping resolve technical questions, support field execution, and ensure work is completed to quality standards noted in specifications, contracts, and drawings.

In this position, you will support mechanical piping and equipment installation activities for gas‑fired power generation projects at the combined cycle facilities. You will work closely with home office engineering, vendor technical advisors, OEM representatives, subcontractors, and client teams to help ensure equipment deliveries, technical support, and field activities are aligned with the specifications and drawings.

You will provide technical guidance by interpreting design drawings, specifications, and project requirements, while helping subcontractors understand the overall design intent. You will monitor assigned subcontractors for compliance with technical requirements and support timely resolution of field questions to reduce delays and keep construction progressing.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating with the Field Subcontract Manager, preparing daily site reports, completing quantity take‑offs to support planning and invoice review, maintaining conformed‑to‑construction drawing markups and project records, and responding to Contractor Information Requests and Requests for Information.

2 to 6 years of construction management, field engineering, or design experience on power generation, simple cycle, combined cycle, or similar facility construction projects.

Required Skills:

Strong communication and organizational skills; basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, and related construction documents; ability to work effectively with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Preferred

Skills:

Experience with gas turbine, HRSG, steam turbine, balance‑of‑plant, mechanical piping, or equipment installation on simple cycle or combined cycle projects; knowledge of cost control and scheduling; ability to complete material take‑offs and field estimates; mechanical system design experience; supervisory or lead experience; and contract administration experience.

6+ years construction management experience in similar facility…