Electrical Field Engineer

Position Summary:

The Electrical Field Engineer is responsible for activities relating to construction engineering within the Electrical discipline. Duties include interpreting electrical design drawings and specifications, cable installations and terminations, field verification of materials, and technical direction to field electrical personnel as required. This position will be responsible for a variety of construction tasks utilizing industrial codes and standards related to raceway/cable tray, cable, electrical equipment installations. This position requires good planning and organizational skills, ability to perform detailed inspections and the ability to produce accurate, clear and concise documentation. 

Principle responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Must have ability to read and understand Grounding Dwgs, General Arrangements, Single line and three line Dwgs, Control Wiring Diagrams and Electrical Specifications – and apply engineering information to the field
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excell, Outlook, Teams), BluBeam Review, NavisWorks 3D model
• Must be able to work outdoors in heat/humidity, work at heights and not be physically hindered accessing the work
• Plan and prepare electrical work packages and LOTO’s.

• Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the electrical discipline such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, lightning protection, and fire detection systems.
• Establish an electrical design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Engineer of Record, including agreement on electrical engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Organization for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment including panels, motors, and switchgear.
• Work with resident engineering, start-up engineering and operating personnel to coordinate electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate subcontract activities to ensure electrical materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications and interpret vendor design documents and installation manuals.
• Implement controls over variables affecting electrical installation progress such as raceway, cable, terminations, and equipment.
• Ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
• Perform other duties as required