Field Engineer: Environmental Control Systems

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 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.