Engineering Field Support Specialist

SSOE; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE is seeking an Engineering Field Support Specialist in Chandler, AZ. You will conduct detailed field assessments of MEP systems, validate design intent in the field, govern RFI responses, and support change control to mitigate risks.

You will collaborate with design teams, project management, contractors, and clients to ensure quality and efficiency across complex semiconductor infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting field walks and site assessments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with construction or infrastructure industries is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough field walks to assess project sites and shadow trades.
• Perform audits of project plans and implementations for compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports with observations and recommendations.
• Provide hands-on support and technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to develop plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements based on findings.

Skills

Field walks

Onsite support

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Engineering Field Support Specialist

Location

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Within SSOE's Tool Install division, we specialize in delivering, designing, and engineering of complex process equipment across semiconductor fabs and advanced manufacturing facilities. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross‑disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in‑house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi‑discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting‑edge techniques and state‑of‑the‑art software, we deliver industry‑leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are seeking a skilled Engineering Field Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will serve as a pivotal link between design teams, project management, contractors, and clients by executing detailed field assessments of MEP systems across a variety of complex high‑tech industrial and semiconductor infrastructure projects. Your primary focus will be conducting comprehensive site walks and evaluations to validate design intent in the field, govern RFI responses, and support change control processes to mitigate project risks. You will have access to industry‑leading tools, collaborative leadership, and a firm culture consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work. Join us in shaping innovative design‑build projects with a relentless commitment to quality, efficiency, and collaborative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough field walks to assess project sites, shadow various trades during hookup and installation, identifying potential challenges, and proposing viable solutions to mitigate risks.
• Perform detailed audits of project plans, designs, and implementation strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and project specifications.
• Prepare detailed reports based on field walk assessments and audit findings, documenting observations, recommendations, and any necessary corrective actions.
• Provide hands‑on support and technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize project performance.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, considering field walk and audit findings for effective project execution.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, including Project Managers, discipline leads, contractors, vendors, etc., ensuring alignment and addressing concerns promptly.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies based on field walk and audit findings, contributing to the continuous improvement of project execution methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting field walks, site assessments, and evaluations in diverse project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive onsite support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Familiarity with construction, infrastructure, or similar industries is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills to assess complex situations, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Salary Range: $50,000 - $75,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Rarely, may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
May rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.