Associate Field Engineer

About the role

Our Houston, TX Wunderlich Malec Engineering team is seeking a travel-ready, entry-level Field Engineer or Technician who is eager to build hands-on technical experience and grow quickly. Field-based commissioning work provides direct exposure to systems, customers, schedules, and real-time decision-making, accelerating the development of technical expertise and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Wiring QA/QC Verification (Level 2 Commissioning)
• Point-to-Point Testing (Level 3 Commissioning)
• Functional Performance Testing (FPT) (Level 4 Commissioning)
• System-Level Testing Support (Level 5 Commissioning)

Requirements

• Education: BS Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent field technician experience may be substituted.
• Experience: New Graduate or 0-2 years of field experience
• Physical Demands: Above all else, attention to all applicable safety specifications and standards is a requirement. Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality control are required, especially during repetitive commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of or exposure to field instrumentation, hardware panels and low voltage controls design
• Understanding of control systems, components, PLC programming, SCADA programming and their applications

Skills

• Attention to safety specifications and standards
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Field work in construction trailers or industrial environments
• Writing, computer work, driving, lifting, climbing, mounting and dismounting equipment, pushing, pulling
• Regular interaction and coordination with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams
• Daily use of a computer, standard office applications, and a mobile phone

Benefits

• Full company benefits
• Structured training
• Mentorship
• Three weeks of paid time off

Pay

This position includes full company benefits, structured training, mentorship, and three weeks of paid time off. Details about pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Work is typically performed Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work required based on project needs. Assignments may last multiple months at various U.S.-based project sites. Weekend travel may be available up to two times per month, subject to project schedule requirements and approval.