Associate Field Engineer

About the Role

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is seeking an entry-level, travel-ready Field Engineer or Technician for their Addison, TX (Dallas) team. This role offers hands-on technical experience and accelerated growth through field-based commissioning work.

Key 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)
• Electrical and controls engineering support
• Electrical and instrumentation verification
• Coordination with clients and electrical subcontractors
• PLC/SCADA/HMI support
• Commissioning execution
• Start-up assistance

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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
• Attention to all applicable safety specifications and standards
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality control

Qualifications

• BS Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent field technician experience may be substituted.
• New Graduate or 0-2 years of field experience.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions, humidity, dust, and other environmental conditions typical of construction, industrial, and processing facilities.
• Ability to stand, move, and work on job sites for up to 8-12 hour shifts.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders, work at heights, and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable performing electrical/instrumentation checkout and troubleshooting (e.g., voltage testing, control panel wiring).

Work Conditions & Travel

• Up to 100% travel to project sites may be required.
• Assignments may last multiple months at various U.S.-based project sites.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Project housing, airfare, meals, and incidentals are covered by the company.
• Primarily a field-based, hands-on role at client sites, with occasional office or trailer-based work.

Career Growth & Advancement

• Opportunities for rapid advancement through hands-on field experience.
• Paths include Staff Field Engineer, Senior Field Engineer, QA/QC Manager, Controls Project Engineer, Commissioning Lead, and Project Manager.
• Merit-based advancement based on demonstrated proficiency, ownership, and technical judgment.
• Mentorship from senior field engineers.

Benefits

• Full company benefits
• Structured training
• Mentorship
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Comprehensive employee-owner benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation Resources, Worldwide Travel Assistance.