Field Construction Engineer – Mechanical

Airswift • Bachelor's Degree • 4 days ago
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≈ $100k – $198k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Port Arthur)
Seniority
Staff · 10+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Airswift scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions company headquartered in Houston, Texas, providing recruitment, contractor management, employer of record, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services to the energy, engineering, infrastructure and technology sectors. It traces its roots to 1979 in the United Kingdom and took its current name after the 2016 merger of Air Energi and Swift Worldwide Resources, and today runs about 60 offices serving clients in oil and gas, power, mining, renewables and data centers. Its job board lists contract and permanent roles at client projects, such as engineers, commissioning supervisors, planners, document controllers and HSE advisors.
airswift.com • HQ: Houston, United States • Employer of Record & PEO • Professional Services • Freight Forwarding • Sea Freight • Transportation & Logistics • 5000+ employees • Est. 1979
Backed by Gemspring Capital, Reiten & Co

Job reference

1281280

Location

Port Arthur, Texas, United States

Sector

Energy - Oil & Gas

Function

Construction

Employment type

Contract

Date published

October 2, 2026

Field Construction Engineer - Mechanical (Rotating & Packaged Equipment)

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing mechanical construction activities related to rotating and packaged equipment, ensuring safe execution, quality compliance, and adherence to project specifications, industry standards, and applicable codes. Supports construction, commissioning, and startup teams to achieve successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise installation, alignment, preservation, inspection, and pre-commissioning of rotating and packaged equipment.
  • Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality standards in the field.
  • Participate in system walkdowns, punch listing, and turnover activities.
  • Review technical documentation, procedures, reports, and inspection records.
  • Ensure proper equipment storage and preservation in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Track construction progress and provide regular status updates.
  • Support commissioning and startup readiness activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial construction projects within Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Chemical, or Power sectors.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with rotating and packaged equipment.
  • Experience with field engineering, mechanical completion, and commissioning support.
  • Knowledge of industrial standards, mechanical installation practices, and quality control processes.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

  • Experience in brownfield projects.
  • Knowledge of equipment preservation and storage requirements.
  • TWIC or equivalent site-access certification.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

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