Field Engineer

Babcock Power Services

. Travel to power generating utility sites.

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeMarlborough • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in boiler and HRSG unit inspections, performance testing, and mechanical problem-solving, with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and the ability to work in challenging environments. Proficient in data collection and analysis for emissions compliance and operational efficiency.

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Boiler Performance TestingHRSG System InspectionMechanical Engineering PrinciplesBlueprint ReadingDocumentation and Report Writing

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Hard Skills

Boiler InspectionPerformance Data CollectionMechanical Problem SolvingUT Testing KnowledgePulverizer TestingHeat Transfer RatesCombustion EfficiencyFluid MechanicsThermodynamicsEmissions Compliance

Soft Skills

Physical DexterityAbility to Work in Confined SpacesAdaptability to Travel

Industry Keywords

Power Generating UtilityBoiler SystemsHigh Energy PipingCoal Fineness TestingPerformance Tuning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel to power generating utility sites.
Perform boiler and HRSG unit inspections.
Collect operational and performance data.
Solve mechanical and performance problems.
Promote company products/services through direct site visits.
Assist with major projects.
Apply knowledge of utility and industrial boiler arrangements, boiler systems, operation, maintenance, and performance.
Conduct visual inspections of boiler systems.
Perform boiler performance testing and tuning for emissions compliance.
Collect and evaluate boiler performance data, including NOx, CO, and O2.
Inspect HRSG systems, including exterior, gas-side, and waterside components.
Perform or apply UT testing knowledge for pressure and non-pressure part components.
Work with High Energy Piping systems and piping hangers and supports.
Conduct pulverizer coal fineness/distribution testing, heat-balance A/C ratio determination, pulverizer characterization curves, and burner testing and tuning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or related field. An associate degree with 5 years relevant experience or 7 years of relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for the BS requirement.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles such as heat transfer rates, combustion efficiency, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
Ability to read blueprints.
Proficient with documentation and report writing.
Extensive travel required, more than 60%.
Physical dexterity including crawling extended distances, bending, average lifting (< 50 lbs), and the ability to enter boiler and auxiliary equipment through existing access doors and openings.
Able to work in confined spaces and at heights.