Field Engineering Manager | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0030030]

About ProSidian Consulting

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. We specialize in Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital, helping forward-thinking clients solve complex problems and enhance operations. Our multidisciplinary teams comprise global professionals adept at managing diverse engagements for public, private, defense, civilian government, and non-profit organizations.

Job Overview

ProSidian seeks a Field Engineering Manager | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0030030] for Program Support. This is an Exempt 1099 Contract role with no overtime pay, offering remote work within the USA, though on-site meetings are expected. The role is based in Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States), supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO), which provides debt financing for large-scale energy infrastructure projects. The position aligns with the GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant.

We are looking for candidates with relevant experience in the Energy Industry (Oil, Gas/Power, Utilities) sector to support professional services engagements for clients like the DOE. This role focuses on Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services, specifically within the Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support discipline, emphasizing Risk Management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Engineering advisory support for the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program, focusing on technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities.
• Emphasize field engineering, technical issue resolution, RFIs, design changes, and construction quality verification.
• Review project documentation, evaluate technical and commercial interfaces, and identify risks and mitigations.
• Validate assumptions and support conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews.
• Prepare defensible work products, including field reports, RFI logs, design clarifications, non-conformance support, and field change validation.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to facilitate timely lender and DOE decision-making.
• Participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports.

Qualifications

• Desired Experience: 10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience. Demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or a related technical field.
• Credentials: PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline-specific credentials are preferred where applicable.
• Skills: Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) style documentation; technical due diligence; risk assessment; field engineering; technical issue resolution; RFIs; design changes; construction quality; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings.
• Competencies: Technical judgment, independence and objectivity, analytical rigor, attention to detail, defensible documentation, client service orientation, cross-functional collaboration, issue escalation, quality mindset, schedule discipline, and the ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.

Ancillary Details

• The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program supports financing and lifecycle oversight for large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services.
• The Loan Programs Office (LPO) is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, providing various forms of credit assistance for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services are crucial for complex energy projects, involving reviews similar to those used by commercial lenders and institutional investors.

Other Details

• Role supports NAICS 541330 Engineering Services for the EDF Program/LPO energy infrastructure financing.
• Work involves high-impact oil and gas, power, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Outputs must be independent, traceable, suitable for lender review, and align with due diligence, monitoring, and assessment needs.

Additional Information

• ProSidian Global Competencies: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Personal Effectiveness, Continuous Learning, Leadership, Client Service, Business Management, Business Development, Technical Expertise, and Innovation & Knowledge Sharing.
• Business Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio is expected. Ability to learn new tools quickly is essential.
• Commitment, Curiosity, Humility, Willingness: Candidates should exhibit a commitment to solving significant challenges, a curious and inquisitive nature, humility, and a willingness to learn and grow.