E&I Construction Engineer

NES Fircroft; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Site Project / Construction Engineer - Piping & Mechanical for an owner-side field role in the Petrochemical/Oil & Gas sector. The role drives piping and mechanical construction from installation through inspection, testing, punch clearance and handover, ensuring safety and alignment with project schedule.

Key requirements include 10+ years in piping/mechanical construction on major projects, strong field coordination, QA/QC understanding, and ability to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of piping/mechanical construction experience on major oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, refining or process projects.
• Experience with MC, punch management and system handover.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, equipment drawings and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day piping and mechanical construction activities with EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor installation of process piping, equipment, valves, supports and associated mechanical systems.
• Review P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, equipment drawings, specifications, ITPs and construction work packs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Completions and Commissioning to resolve field issues.
• Ensure piping and mechanical installations are complete and ready for inspection and testing.
• Monitor welding/NDE, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, reinstatement and equipment completion activities.
• Identify and drive resolution of technical queries, RFIs, design changes and site issues.
• Participate in field walkdowns and drive punch-list generation and closure.
• Support systemisation, Mechanical Completion and progressive handover to Commissioning.
• Monitor contractor progress and quality, challenge inaccurate progress and escalate schedule risks.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with HSE requirements and approved project procedures.

Skills

Piping & mechanical construction

Field coordination

QA/QC & ITPs

Isometrics & P&IDs reading

Job description

Site Project / Construction Engineer — Piping & Mechanical

Owner-side field role responsible for coordinating and driving piping and mechanical construction activities from installation through inspection, testing, punch clearance and handover, ensuring work is executed safely, to specification and in line with the project schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day piping and mechanical construction activities with EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor installation of process piping, equipment, valves, supports and associated mechanical systems.
• Review P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, equipment drawings, specifications, ITPs and construction work packs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Completions and Commissioning to resolve field issues.
• Ensure piping and mechanical installations are complete and ready for inspection and testing.
• Monitor welding/NDE, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, reinstatement and equipment completion activities.
• Identify and drive resolution of technical queries, RFIs, design changes and site issues.
• Participate in field walkdowns and drive punch-list generation and closure.
• Support systemisation, Mechanical Completion and progressive handover to Commissioning.
• Monitor contractor progress and quality, challenge inaccurate progress and escal… schedule risks.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with HSE requirements and approved project procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in piping/mechanical construction on major oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, refining or process projects.
• Strong site construction experience with an Owner/EPCM/EPC contractor.
• Extensive knowledge of process piping installation, welding, NDE, pressure testing, reinstatement and mechanical equipment installation.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, equipment drawings and layouts.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC, ITPs, inspection requirements, construction documentation and turnover.
• Experience with MC, punch management and system handover.
• Strong field coordination, contractor management and problem-solving skills.

Site Project / Construction Engineer — Piping & Mechanical

Project

Greenfield Petrochemical / Oil & Gas Facility

Role

Owner's Site Project / Construction Engineer - Piping & Mechanical

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.