Field Engineer

MC2 Environmental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and HSA

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

MC2 Environmental is seeking a motivated Field Engineer for our Irvine, CA office. New graduates are encouraged to apply and you will work under experienced staff on feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and implementing environmental control and water treatment systems.

You will develop control narratives, P&IDs, and instrumentation documentation, while supporting PLC/SCADA integration and field startup activities. A valid driver's license is required and travel up to 50% may be involved.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome; 0–2 years of experience considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Controls, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Understanding of control system fundamentals and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Willingness to work outdoors in industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies evaluating environmental technologies for client-specific applications.
• Support design and implementation of air pollution control, water treatment, and remediation systems.
• Develop control narratives, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and instrumentation documentation.
• Assist with equipment selection, system layout, and integration of mechanical and control components.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and monitoring system integration activities.
• Perform field investigations, startup activities, and testing.
• Troubleshoot system performance and assist with maintenance and optimization.
• Document field findings and prepare technical reports and system summaries.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support general site maintenance and field operations as needed.

Skills

Control fundamentals

Industrial instrumentation

PLCs & SCADA

Process engineering basics

Piping & pumps

Environmental systems

Reading P&IDs

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID software

Job description

MC2 is seeking a motivated, analytically-minded Field Engineer to join our growing team in Irvine, CA. New graduates are encouraged to apply! Working under experienced Principal-level staff, you'll contribute to feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and the implementation of environmental control, process, mechanical, and automation systems for emission control, remediation, and water treatment solutions.

MC2 is a dynamic engineering firm specializing in turnkey environmental solutions, leveraging cutting-edge control technologies to optimize water treatment systems and industrial emission control. We excel at evaluating, designing, and implementing sophisticated control strategies for complex environmental challenges in highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate environmental control, treatment, and remediation technologies for client-specific applications
• Support design and implementation of air pollution control, water treatment, vapor mitigation, and remediation systems
• Develop control narratives, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and instrumentation documentation
• Assist with equipment selection, system layout, and integration of mechanical and control components
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and monitoring system integration activities
• Perform field investigations, inspections, startup activities, and operational testing
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and assist with equipment repairs, maintenance, and optimization efforts
• Conduct and supervise water, soil, and vapor sampling events and document field findings
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and system performance summaries
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Support general site maintenance and field operations as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Controls, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• New graduates welcome! - 0-2 years of experience considered
• Understanding of control system fundamentals and industrial instrumentation
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, or automated industrial processes
• Familiarity with process engineering concepts including mass and energy balances
• Basic understanding of pumps, piping systems, treatment systems and related mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with environmental systems such as water treatment or remediation technologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and engineering documentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Comfortable working in outdoor, industrial, and field environments
• Interest in hands-on troubleshooting, system startup, and environmental engineering applications
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Technical Skills We Value:

• Experience with control system design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, P&ID software)
• Familiarity with common industrial communication protocols
• Understanding of sensor technologies and instrumentation selection
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for monitoring and reporting
• Exposure to data analysis and performance optimization techniques
• Familiarity with process flow diagrams, piping systems, and mechanical layouts
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment manuals
• Familiarity with environmental sampling procedures and field data collection methods
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for mechanical, process, or control systems

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation: $60,000-$90,000 per year, dependent on experience
• Health insurance and HSA
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Job Type:

• Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

MC2 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.