Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of consulting, facilities engineering, electrical engineering, or design experience.
- 2+ years of onsite construction experience.
- Strong knowledge of electrical power equipment and substation systems.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and applicable building codes.
- Experience coordinating with power providers and utilities.
- Familiarity with overhead transmission and distribution construction.
- Strong understanding of construction management, scheduling, and constructability.
- Experience coordinating across engineering disciplines and construction teams.
- Ability to independently resolve complex field engineering issues and exercise sound technical judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience supporting large or complex electrical construction projects.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Field Engineer to support a large-scale construction and engineering environment in Mojave, California. This position will be primarily onsite in Mojave, with occasional travel to Cleveland, Ohio throughout the year.
The Senior Electrical Field Engineer will provide onsite engineering and construction support, working closely with construction contractors, electricians, construction managers, engineering teams, utilities, and equipment vendors. This individual will be responsible for resolving field engineering issues, monitoring construction progress, coordinating across disciplines, and supporting the successful execution of complex electrical and substation-related projects.
- Serve as an onsite electrical engineering resource for construction teams, contractors, electricians, and construction management.
- Track construction progress and respond to field questions related to electrical design and installation.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors and manufacturers regarding delivery schedules and installation requirements.
- Review engineering designs and provide guidance on constructability and field conditions.
- Perform field measurements and evaluate conditions independently.
- Coordinate electrical work with other engineering and construction disciplines.
- Support engineering field changes and resolve technical questions that arise during construction.
- Work with code officials and design professionals when code interpretations or exceptions are required.
- Provide construction support and management on large, complex projects.
- Support electrical power, substation, transmission, and distribution-related construction activities.
- Review construction budgets, schedules, and project requirements as needed.
- Provide technical guidance and serve as a resource for engineering and construction teams.