Field Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

Field Engineer jobs in Louisiana concentrate in the energy corridors of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, where oil and gas infrastructure, petrochemical facilities, and industrial automation drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level technicians to senior project leads. Major employers with deep Louisiana roots include Chevron, Shell, and Honeywell, all of whom maintain ongoing field operations across the Gulf Coast region. The most in-demand specialties are pipeline integrity, instrumentation and controls, and telecommunications systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Field Engineer Jobs

Overview

Open roles48
Top employerKiewit
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring17
Work type79% On-site
Top industryEnergy

Showing 5 of 48+ Field Engineer jobs

OSI Systems, Inc
Field Service Engineer 2
We won't show you this job again
OSI Systems, Inc
Added 1d ago
Field Service Engineer 2
OSI Systems, Inc
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$31.25 - $37.02/hr
Associate's degree

Have you applied for this role?

Wharton-Smith, Inc
Field Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Wharton-Smith, Inc
Added 2d ago
Field Engineer
Wharton-Smith, Inc
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

Have you applied for this role?

Ceco Concrete
Field Engineer / Surveyor - Donaldsonville, LA
We won't show you this job again
Ceco Concrete
Added 2d ago
Field Engineer / Surveyor - Donaldsonville, LA
Ceco Concrete
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management

Have you applied for this role?

GE HealthCare
Field Engineer I - Anesthesia-Maternal Infant Care-Diagnostic Cardiology - New Orleans, LA
We won't show you this job again
GE HealthCare
Added 2d ago
Field Engineer I - Anesthesia-Maternal Infant Care-Diagnostic Cardiology - New Orleans, LA
GE HealthCare
Louisiana
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Kiewit
Field Engineer 1
We won't show you this job again
Kiewit
Added 3d ago
Field Engineer 1
Kiewit
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Associate's

Have you applied for this role?

See All 48 Field Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

Find roles in Louisiana that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Field Engineer Jobs

Field Engineer Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baton Rouge
11 jobs
New Orleans
5 jobs
Monroe
4 jobs
Lake Charles
3 jobs
Cameron
2 jobs
Rayville
2 jobs
Broussard
2 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs
Donaldsonville
2 jobs

Field Engineer Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Kiewit
Kiewit7 open roles
I
Instrata Technologies3 open roles
Elekta
Elekta2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in field engineer jobs across Louisiana.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited program
  • Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board
  • Hands-on experience with oil and gas, petrochemical, or industrial field operations
  • Proficiency with field instrumentation, SCADA systems, or industrial control equipment
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to remote or offshore job sites
  • Strong technical documentation skills for field reports, inspections, and compliance records

Field Engineer Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a field engineer in Louisiana?

Most field engineer roles in Louisiana require a bachelor's degree in engineering, followed by licensure through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, which administers the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. Candidates typically gain relevant experience in the oil and gas or industrial sectors before sitting for the PE exam. Some employers hire engineers-in-training directly out of accredited programs and support licensure from there.

Which companies hire field engineers in Louisiana?

Louisiana field engineer roles are posted by Kiewit, Instrata Technologies, and Elekta and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's Gulf Coast concentration of refineries, petrochemical plants, and offshore platforms means large energy and industrial services firms make up the bulk of field engineer hiring in the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most field engineer jobs?

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and New Orleans account for the largest share of field engineer openings in Louisiana. New Orleans and Baton Rouge anchor demand through major refinery operations, port infrastructure, and industrial services firms, while Lafayette serves as a hub for oilfield services companies supporting Gulf of Mexico offshore activity, drawing consistent hiring even for suburban and outlying parishes.

Are there remote field engineer jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Field engineering by nature requires on-site presence for equipment inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting, so most Louisiana openings are fully on-site or require regular travel to facilities. About 21% of field engineer openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve design review, reporting, or project coordination work rather than hands-on field duties.

How can I get hired as a field engineer in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an engineer-in-training or associate field engineer role with a major Louisiana operator or oilfield services company. Employers like large refinery operators and EPC contractors in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas regularly hire recent engineering graduates into rotational or supervised field programs. Completing your Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and targeting internships with Louisiana-based industrial contractors gives candidates a measurable edge over those without any site exposure.

Where can I find and apply to field engineer jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to field engineer jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings across energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Find roles that fit your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

See All 48 Field Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

Find roles in Louisiana that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Field Engineer Jobs