Associate Field Engineer - EPCI Projects
Posted date [2026-08-22]
(ID: 49998)
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McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Associate Field Engineer - EPCI ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Associate Field Engineer - EPCI Projects
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering General
Experience: 3 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Associate Field Engineer - EPCI Projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an early-career engineering professional with practical experience supporting Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation projects. McDermott International, Ltd is hiring a field engineer who can assist with site execution, construction monitoring, technical coordination, quality checks, reporting, and problem resolution while working under the guidance of experienced engineering and project teams.
The position offers direct exposure to field engineering activities across the project lifecycle and requires a solid understanding of technical drawings, engineering standards, construction practices, HSE requirements, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and
Energy
Function: Engineering General
Salary: 12000-18000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Associate Field Engineer supports the practical delivery of engineering requirements at project sites by applying established procedures, technical knowledge, and guidance from senior team members. The role helps connect engineering design with construction execution by monitoring field progress, identifying deviations, assisting with technical solutions, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
Working with engineers, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders, the position contributes to safe execution, quality compliance, schedule performance, and continuous improvement across EPCI projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Support engineering activities in accordance with approved project specifications, procedures, applicable codes, and industry standards.
* Conduct regular field visits to review construction progress and verify that site activities follow approved drawings and engineering requirements.
* Identify potential design deviations, construction issues, or technical discrepancies and escalate them to the appropriate engineering personnel.
* Assist with developing practical corrective actions for routine field engineering problems.
* Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors throughout project execution.
* Prepare clear site progress reports, technical evaluations, inspection records, and quality-related documentation.
* Contribute to project execution plans covering engineering deliverables, construction schedules, commissioning requirements, and field activities.
* Review technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to support site execution.
* Provide technical clarification to internal teams and external stakeholders under appropriate supervision.
* Help resolve field engineering issues by applying established technical procedures, engineering principles, and project precedents.
* Support quality control activities and verify compliance with approved project requirements.
* Follow HSE policies, procedures, and site requirements at all times.
* Promote safe working practices and environmental awareness among project personnel and subcontractors.
* Verify that field activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, standards, and internal quality management systems.
* Assist with technical coordination between engineering disciplines and construction personnel.
* Support commissioning-related engineering activities when required.
* Monitor field conditions and report issues that could affect schedule, quality, safety, or project performance.
* Maintain accurate records of field observations, technical queries, corrective actions, and engineering decisions.
* Identify opportunities to improve execution methods, reduce unnecessary costs, and enhance field productivity.
* Participate in project meetings and communicate technical information clearly to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
* Around 3 years of relevant experience within the EPCI industry.
* Practical familiarity with engineering and construction project execution.
* Understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, specifications, and field procedures.
* Working knowledge of applicable EPCI codes, standards, and quality requirements.
* Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or comparable engineering software.
* Able to analyze routine field problems and develop practical solutions with guidance from senior engineers.
* Strong attention to technical accuracy and documentation quality.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Comfortable interacting with project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
* Able to work productively within cross-functional engineering and construction teams.
* Strong interest in developing deeper field engineering and EPCI project execution expertise.
* Safety-conscious approach with awareness of HSE responsibilities in project environments.
Skills Set
* Field engineering
* EPCI project execution
* Construction monitoring
* Site engineering
* Engineering drawings
* Technical specifications
* AutoCAD
* SolidWorks
* Engineering software
* Construction coordination
* Engineering documentation
* Site progress reporting
* Technical evaluation
* Quality control assessment
* Project execution planning
* Construction scheduling
* Commissioning support
* Technical problem solving
* Corrective action support
* HSE compliance
* Engineering codes and standards
* Quality management systems
* Multidisciplinary coordination
* Contractor coordination
* Technical stakeholder support
* Field inspection
* Process improvement
* Cost optimization
* Project performance monitoring
Why Join Us
This role provides a strong foundation for engineers looking to build a long-term career in complex EPCI project delivery. It combines technical engineering knowledge with real field exposure, allowing professionals to understand how designs are translated into safe, compliant, and efficient construction activities.
For an Associate Field Engineer in Dubai, the opportunity offers valuable experience within the Oil and Energy sector while developing capabilities in construction monitoring, site coordination, engineering problem-solving, quality assurance, HSE compliance, and multidisciplinary project execution.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction organization serving the energy industry through integrated offshore, subsea, and onshore project delivery. With more than 100 years of experience, the company provides engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and project management expertise for complex energy infrastructure developments worldwide.
Function: Engineering General
Salary: 12000-18000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Associate Field Engineer supports the practical delivery of engineering requirements at project sites by applying established procedures, technical knowledge, and guidance from senior team members. The role helps connect engineering design with construction execution by monitoring field progress, identifying deviations, assisting with technical solutions, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
Working with engineers, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders, the position contributes to safe execution, quality compliance, schedule performance, and continuous improvement across EPCI projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Support engineering activities in accordance with approved project specifications, procedures, applicable codes, and industry standards.
* Conduct regular field visits to review construction progress and verify that site activities follow approved drawings and engineering requirements.
* Identify potential design deviations, construction issues, or technical discrepancies and escalate them to the appropriate engineering personnel.
* Assist with developing practical corrective actions for routine field engineering problems.
* Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors throughout project execution.
* Prepare clear site progress reports, technical evaluations, inspection records, and quality-related documentation.
* Contribute to project execution plans covering engineering deliverables, construction schedules, commissioning requirements, and field activities.
* Review technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to support site execution.
* Provide technical clarification to internal teams and external stakeholders under appropriate supervision.
* Help resolve field engineering issues by applying established technical procedures, engineering principles, and project precedents.
* Support quality control activities and verify compliance with approved project requirements.
* Follow HSE policies, procedures, and site requirements at all times.
* Promote safe working practices and environmental awareness among project personnel and subcontractors.
* Verify that field activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, standards, and internal quality management systems.
* Assist with technical coordination between engineering disciplines and construction personnel.
* Support commissioning-related engineering activities when required.
* Monitor field conditions and report issues that could affect schedule, quality, safety, or project performance.
* Maintain accurate records of field observations, technical queries, corrective actions, and engineering decisions.
* Identify opportunities to improve execution methods, reduce unnecessary costs, and enhance field productivity.
* Participate in project meetings and communicate technical information clearly to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
* Around 3 years of relevant experience within the EPCI industry.
* Practical familiarity with engineering and construction project execution.
* Understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, specifications, and field procedures.
* Working knowledge of applicable EPCI codes, standards, and quality requirements.
* Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or comparable engineering software.
* Able to analyze routine field problems and develop practical solutions with guidance from senior engineers.
* Strong attention to technical accuracy and documentation quality.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Comfortable interacting with project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
* Able to work productively within cross-functional engineering and construction teams.
* Strong interest in developing deeper field engineering and EPCI project execution expertise.
* Safety-conscious approach with awareness of HSE responsibilities in project environments.
Skills Set
* Field engineering
* EPCI project execution
* Construction monitoring
* Site engineering
* Engineering drawings
* Technical specifications
* AutoCAD
* SolidWorks
* Engineering software
* Construction coordination
* Engineering documentation
* Site progress reporting
* Technical evaluation
* Quality control assessment
* Project execution planning
* Construction scheduling
* Commissioning support
* Technical problem solving
* Corrective action support
* HSE compliance
* Engineering codes and standards
* Quality management systems
* Multidisciplinary coordination
* Contractor coordination
* Technical stakeholder support
* Field inspection
* Process improvement
* Cost optimization
* Project performance monitoring
Why Join Us
This role provides a strong foundation for engineers looking to build a long-term career in complex EPCI project delivery. It combines technical engineering knowledge with real field exposure, allowing professionals to understand how designs are translated into safe, compliant, and efficient construction activities.
For an Associate Field Engineer in Dubai, the opportunity offers valuable experience within the Oil and Energy sector while developing capabilities in construction monitoring, site coordination, engineering problem-solving, quality assurance, HSE compliance, and multidisciplinary project execution.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction organization serving the energy industry through integrated offshore, subsea, and onshore project delivery. With more than 100 years of experience, the company provides engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and project management expertise for complex energy infrastructure developments worldwide.
