Principal Field Operations Engineer — Mechanical/Electrical Systems

100Hires, Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage starts day 1

Per diem

120 days PTO per year

Company-arranged travel

Job summary

D-Riven Engineered Solutions is seeking a Principal Field Operations Engineer to lead multi-trade field execution of mechanical/electrical systems on industrial projects across the country.

You will own safety, scopes of work, and resource planning, coordinating with Project Engineers, Vendors, and Clients. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in industrial operations are required, with strong CAD skills and cross-trade coordination.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an industrial role (Operations/Engineering/Project).
• Ability to travel 70%–80% with 2–4 week onsite stints.
• Hands-on leadership and field decision-making required.
• Strong drawing interpretation and standards knowledge (CAD drawings).
• Proficient MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Familiarity with codes/regulations and cross-trade coordination (Electrical, Mechanical).

Responsibilities

• Own site safety practices and align with client rules.
• Shape scopes of work and support costing, quoting, and planning with leadership.
• Build timelines and resource plans with Engineers and PMs.
• Contribute to engineering design packages and vendor reviews.
• Coordinate with municipalities and inspectors to keep work on track.
• Lead installation direction for mechanical and electrical teams.
• Review and approve technical reports before distribution.
• Provide daily client updates and capture changing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Field safety

Project management

Costing & planning

QA/QC

Coaching/mentoring

Communication

CAD tools

MS Office

Codes/regulations knowledge

Cross-trade coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology degree or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Principal Field Operations Engineer — Mechanical/Electrical SystemsD-Riven Engineered Solutions delivers high-consequence industrial projects nationwide. Ready to lead multi-trade teams, own technical execution, and be the face of progress for our customers?Is this you?Do you thrive in industrial environments and enjoy being the go-to technical authority?Can you translate complex drawings and schematics into safe, sequenced field work?Are you comfortable coordinating with municipalities and inspectors on permitted projects?Do you like mentoring Project Engineers and giving clear, actionable feedback?Are you energized by travel and extended onsite rotations with a tight-knit team?What you will doOwn site safety practices and align with client safety rules.Shape scopes of work and support costing, quoting, and planning with customer leadership.Build timelines and resource plans with Project Engineers and Program Managers.Contribute to engineering design packages; run customer/vendor design reviews.Locate, verify, and interpret engineering drawings (utility loads, foundations, etc.).Coordinate with municipalities and inspectors to keep permitted work on track.Develop resource and workflow plans; assign tasks to internal staff and vendor teams.Source materials and vendors; manage quotes and execution support.Lead installation direction for mechanical systems (pipefitters, plumbers) and electrical/controls teams.Approve technical reports before internal or client distribution.Enforce codes, QA/QC measures, specs, and best practices.Coach engineers and team leads; conduct performance check-ins—formal and informal.Provide daily client updates, answer questions, and capture changing requirements.Compensation and travelStarting Pay Range: $101k–$110k annuallyTravel load: ~75% overall; onsite rotations typically 3–4 weeks and occasionally a couple of months.Company-arranged travel: Flights, hotels, and rental cars are booked and paid in advance.Mileage: Personal vehicle mileage from home to the work site reimbursed at $0.725/mile (hotel-to-jobsite mileage not reimbursed).Per diem: $70.00 per day.PTO: 120 hours accrued annually; usage with manager approval.Benefits: Health coverage starts the first day of the month after your start date.Cadence: Travel is continuous with periodic breaks, particularly around holidays.Required background3+ years in an industrial role such as Operations Engineer, Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager, or Project Engineer.Comfort with 70%–80% travel and 2–4 week onsite stints.Hands-on leadership style and strong field decision-making.Reliable, road-worthy personal vehicle.AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks familiarity; advanced understanding of drawings and standards.Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).Knowledge of industrial codes/regulations and cross-trade coordination (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Concrete/Masonry, Rigging).Project management and supervisory experience; strong critical thinking.Commitment to safety, organization, and time management; willing to work in dirty/uncomfortable conditions when required.EducationBachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a similar discipline (required).Electrical/mechanical trade certifications considered equitably.Business or organizational management training preferred.Core proficiencies and toolsHVAC; Industrial Electrical; Rigging & Load Handling; Concrete/MasonryCAD (AutoCAD; SolidWorks exposure); schematic/drawing interpretationMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)Operations and project engineering; quality assurance; workflow planningProject costing, quoting, and planningAutoCAD softwareNoteThis description outlines the role’s primary responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned, and management may reassign responsibilities as business needs evolve.