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Field Engineer Co-Op

Oak Ridge, TN  |  Barnhart Energy Company  |  Full-Time

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Barnhart Energy Company, a sister company of Barnhart Crane and Rigging, is looking for Co Op students for May 2027-December 2027. 

Mission: One-Team, leading from the Front, creating good Works.

Principles:

  • One-Community
    • We care deeply, valuing collaboration, wise counsel, and lasting Relationships. 
  • Full-Commitment
    • We work with diligence and persistence, delivering upon our promises.
  • True-Craftsmanship
    • We value our work, continually striving for first-time excellence with innovative solutions.
  • High-Character
    • We exhibit and expect trust, fairness, humility, and integrity.

Field Engineer – Support successful project execution through technical documentation management, field coordination, logistics planning, equipment tracking, resource mobilization, and quality oversight. 

This is a travel position and requires relocation to a project site.

Core Responsibilities:

    ONE-COMMUNITY

    • Serve as liaison between project leadership, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and customers. 
    • Participate in project planning, coordination, and execution meetings. 
    • Communicate project requirements, schedules, resource needs, and quality expectations. 
    • Work closely with operations, logistics, engineering, and project management teams to support project success. 

    FULL-COMMITMENT

    • Identify and solve technical, logistical, and operational challenges for the project team. 
    • Support project planning, scheduling, and mobilization activities. 
    • Coordinate equipment, tooling, materials, and manpower requirements.  

    TRUE-CRAFTMANSHIP

    • Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents for field execution. 
    • Provide technical documentation support to project crews and supervision. 
    • Review project documents, submittals, and shop drawings for completeness and accuracy. 
    • Maintain project schedules, tracking reports, inventory records, and field documentation. 
    • Assist with quality inspections, testing activities, commissioning efforts, and project closeout. 
    • Promote first-time quality execution and continuous improvement.

    HIGH-CHARACTER

    • Maintain accountability for assigned project responsibilities. 
    • Support compliance with project standards, customer requirements, and company procedures. 
    • Audit field work and documentation for compliance with project expectations. 
    • Promote safe work practices and reinforce safety as a fundamental project value. 
    • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail in all interactions. 
    • Perform other duties as assigned. 

    Qualifications:

    • Able to temporarily relocate and live on site 
    • Technically minded
    • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management; equivalent experience considered

    PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

    MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.

    NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

    CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

    EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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