Power Plant Field Services Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

CleanAir is expanding its Performance Group and seeks curious engineers specialized in mechanical, chemical, or thermal engineering. This role is vital in evaluating the performance of various systems including turbines and boilers, with significant hands-on and global exposure.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a relevant degree, with travel opportunities included. The company offers a strong engineering culture and a comprehensive benefits package, acknowledging the importance of their people's contributions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in power plant or industrial system performance testing and analysis.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekends.
• Working knowledge of ASME performance test codes.

Responsibilities

• Support performance evaluations of turbines, boilers, and heat rejection systems.
• Engage in field testing, analysis, and client-facing problem solving.
• Work on projects located across the U.S. and internationally.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on experience

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Tools

ASME performance test codes

CTI test codes

Precision instrumentation

Job description

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

$75,000 - $110,000

City Powell

State/Province Tennessee

37849

Job Description

CleanAir Engineering is a global leader in independent performance testing and custom engineering solutions, serving clients worldwide from offices in seven cities. For more than 50 years, we have supported complex energy and industrial systems through data-driven insights in thermal and hydraulic performance analysis, sound and emissions testing, precision instrumentation rental, and turnkey equipment manufacturing.

We’re growing—and we’re looking for curious, driven mechanical, chemical, or thermal engineers to join our Performance Group, where engineering meets real-world impact. This role is ideal for engineers seeking hands‑on experience, global exposure, and the opportunity to directly impact system performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

You’ll support performance evaluations of turbines, boilers, and heat rejection systems in power generation, process plants, petrochemical facilities, and campus utility systems, among others. Our engineers are actively involved in field testing, analysis, and client‑facing problem‑solving, with projects located across the U.S. and internationally.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Meaningful impact supporting safe, efficient, high‑performing systems worldwide
• Hands‑on engineering from field testing through analysis and reporting
• Global exposure working with diverse clients, industries, and project teams
• Continuous learning through varied projects and technical challenges
• Strong engineering culture grounded in technical excellence, independence, and integrity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, chemical, thermal engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in power plant or industrial system performance testing and analysis
• Working knowledge of ASME performance test codes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international), including occasional weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with remote data acquisition systems and precision instrumentation
• Familiarity with CTI test codes and/or ANSI sound test standards
• Project coordination or project management experience

We invest in our people with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; prescription drug coverage; short‑and long‑term disability; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; and paid vacation and holidays.

CleanAir Engineering is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing challenging career opportunities, ongoing training, competitive compensation, and a drug‑free/smoke‑free workplace.