Field Engineer

Description

Come join TFE, Inc. as a Field Engineer working in the Oak Ridge, TN area. 

Founded in 1989, TFE, Inc. provides professional, technical, and administrative personnel and services in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other commercial ventures. At TFE we know our employees are the key to our success. We value their ideas and opinions and want to help them grow in knowledge, skills, and abilities. TFE provides competitive pay, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a top-notch employee assistance program. Our benefit offerings include an excellent 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits. 

As a Field Engineer you will support project management, field operations, subcontractors, and engineering teams to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with all quality standards and contract requirements. You will participate in the installation, testing, adjustment, and startup of equipment and integrated systems to ensure they operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support of planning, commissioning, and field logistics alongside engineers and project managers.
• Support diagnosing system failures, finding root causes, documenting test procedures, and writing compliance reports.
• Verify safety bases, review engineering drawings, and confirm that installations meet code standards (e.g., ISO, NQA-1, etc.).
• Support all other activities related to the testing, validation and startup of equipment facility or plant in accordance with the designed specifications.
• Installation guidance, equipment testing, startup/commissioning support, for clients or subcontractors.
• Assist coordination of site mobilization and act as the bridge between contractors, design engineers, and facility operators.
• Manage, produce, and edit Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plans, SOPs, and related documents under an NQA-1 program as part of a team.
• Review and control component and system test documentation, ensuring compliance with design intent and contract requirements.
• Enforce OSHA standards, site-specific safety protocols, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules. Verify that installations align with owner project requirements (OPR), local building codes, NQA-1 standards, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Assist in developing commissioning plans, method statements, test procedures, and detailed technical reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Process Technology, or a related technical discipline. 

2 to 5+ years of experience in power generation, transmission/distribution, oil & gas, nuclear, or renewable energy/construction environments, with hands-on engineering, field testing, or project completion experience.

Industry credentials such as Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, or ASHRAE certifications preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Strong technical comprehension of industrial or building systems (PLCs, HVAC, electrical grids, instrumentation). 
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong written and oral communication and clear technical writing.
• Analytical thinking and independent problem-solving
• Time management
• Willingness and ability to travel or relocate to active jobsites

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Must be able to access all areas of a nuclear/industrial site, which may include climbing stairs, ladders, and walking on uneven surfaces.

May require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators or anti-contamination clothing when necessary.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. 

TFE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at (803)279-0331 ext. 1.