Principal Field Operations Engineer — Mechanical/Electrical Systems

D-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 do

• Own 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 travel

• Starting Pay Range: $101k–$110k annually
• Travel 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 background

• 3+ 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.

Education

• Bachelor’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 tools

• HVAC; Industrial Electrical; Rigging & Load Handling; Concrete/Masonry
• CAD (AutoCAD; SolidWorks exposure); schematic/drawing interpretation
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Operations and project engineering; quality assurance; workflow planning
• Project costing, quoting, and planning
• AutoCAD software

Note

This 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.