Field Engineer – Gas Processing & Field Testing (80% Travel)

CECO Environmental; Tennessee; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CECO Environmental is seeking a Field Engineer to lead complex field testing projects at customer facilities, including gas processing plants and refineries. You will plan, execute, analyze data, and provide engineering recommendations with substantial autonomy.

The role requires 3+ years in field service or related areas, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to travel extensively, including international borders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical field service, laboratory analysis, or systems troubleshooting.
• 2+ years direct experience working inside gas processing plants, midstream facilities, or oil refineries is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform rapid, accurate mathematical calculations and unit conversions relevant to mass.
• Comfort working completely alone outdoors in heavy industrial environments, lifting to 50 lbs, and handling mechanical hardware.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related hard science

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute complex field testing projects at customer facilities with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate process conditions and determine appropriate testing methodologies based on engineering principles, customer objectives, and operating constraints.
• Apply advanced fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process engineering knowledge to analyze hydrocarbon systems and validate test accuracy.
• Exercise independent judgment in modifying testing strategies, troubleshooting process anomalies, and responding to changing field conditions.
• Interpret technical data and trends to identify process inefficiencies, contamination sources, operational risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop engineering conclusions and recommendations that support customer decision-making and operational improvements.
• Analyze complex process data, field measurements, and analytical results to assess system performance and contaminant behavior.
• Perform engineering calculations related to fluid flow, pressure, temperature, density, phase behavior, and mass transfer.

Skills

Field service experience

Mathematical calculations

Outdoor work

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

CECO Environmental is seeking a Field Engineer to lead complex field testing projects at customer facilities, including gas processing plants and refineries. You will plan, execute, analyze data, and provide engineering recommendations with substantial autonomy.

The role requires 3+ years in field service or related areas, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to travel extensively, including international borders.