Posted 6 months ago
Field Service Engineer
@ Babcock & Wilcox Company
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Babcock & Wilcox is hiring a Field Service Engineer in Alberta to perform boiler inspections, tuning, operational audits and pre-commissioning testing on power and industrial equipment. The role involves about 70% travel, including driving on client property, and works from the Edmonton office. A Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred) or 5-7 years of relevant experience is asked for.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and evaluate field data at client sites
- Perform boiler inspections and condition assessments
- Support commissioning teams on project startups
- Prepare service and special technical reports
- Work on estimates and proposals for equipment upgrades
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred)
- Or 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability and desire to travel
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Paid training |
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Babcock & Wilcox Company
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Charlotte |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
About Us
Babcock & Wilcox is a leader and innovator in the energy transition, providing an extensive range of proven, clean power production technologies. We deliver environmentally conscious, technology-driven solutions and services to energy and industrial customers worldwide – safely, ethically and as promised. At B&W you'll find interesting and challenging work, outstanding career growth opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and a great work environment.
B&W Canada is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Field Service Engineer in the province of Alberta.
Job Description Summary
A Field Service Engineer works independently or with more experienced engineers in performing inspections, tuning, operational audits, pre-commissioning testing on boilers and environmental equipment, and writes estimates and proposals. This position requires extensive travel (70%) including driving on client/customer property.
Field Service is a fast paced job providing great job variety. Entry engineers will work closely with senior engineers and the District Engineer. Service work provides a challenging and rewarding job and steep learning curve in which the engineer develops practical knowledge of power plants and all aspects of B&W products. Ample opportunity to take industry leading training sessions from B&W’s subject matter experts.
Specific Duties
- Collecting and evaluating field data.
- Working with customers, account executives, vendors and sublet vendors with assistance and guidance from District Engineer or senior engineer.
- Preparing technical reports including service and special reports.
- Working as part of commissioning teams on project startups
- Performing site activities including: boiler inspections, condition assessments and boiler operation evaluations
- Providing construction technical support and outage management
- Works on estimates and proposals for equipment upgrades
This position will service Alberta and other provinces as needed. The incumbent will work from the Edmonton Alberta office and possibly at home during certain times. This position requires extensive travel (70%) including driving on client/customer property and may be required with short notice.
Education and/or Relevant Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred) or 5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu. A candidate from the Engineering profession is preferred.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability and desire to travel
- Ability to work independently or part of a team
Why choose B&W?
- Established company with almost 160 years of experience as a leader in steam generation
- Competitive employer sponsored kilometer reimbursement program
- KPI base salary progression program
- Comprehensive compensation package, health and dental benefits and pension and savings plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Variety of career development paths
- Opportunity to work across different industries including Power plants, refineries, mining, pulp and paper, etc.
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