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Field Engineer - Div 26E
Job in
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70873, USA
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
Instrata
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About The Role
Do you take pride in ensuring mission‑critical electrical infrastructure is installed, documented, tested, and turned over with precision? We are seeking a Field Engineer / Project Engineer to support Division 26 Electrical construction projects within commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission‑critical, and data center environments.
What You’ll Do- Provide daily support to Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams on active Division 26 electrical construction projects.
- Coordinate installation activities involving medium- and low‑voltage power distribution, switch gear, switchboards, panel boards, transformers, feeders, branch circuits, grounding, lighting, and emergency power systems.
- Assist with field issue resolution and communicate design, installation, and documentation requirements to project teams.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, redlines, as‑built drawings, closeout documents, and turnover packages.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, one‑line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment layouts, conduit routing, and installation details.
- Identify constructability concerns, design conflicts, and scope gaps before they impact schedule or project quality.
- Ensure field documentation accurately reflects installed conditions.
- Support QA/QC activities throughout project execution.
- Coordinate electrical testing, inspections, and commissioning activities, including equipment startup, functional testing, and system verification.
- Verify compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, client standards, and project specifications.
- Track deficiency items, punch lists, corrective actions, and turnover readiness.
- Interface with owners, general contractors, commissioning teams, design consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
- Provide status updates regarding installation progress, documentation, testing, and project milestones.
- Participate in project meetings, quality reviews, scheduling meetings, and milestone planning sessions.
- Track installation progress, labor productivity, and project performance metrics.
- Support forecasting, procurement coordination, billing documentation, material tracking, and change order development.
- Coordinate closely with Estimating, Procurement, Engineering, Safety, QA/QC, and Operations to ensure successful project execution.
- Assist Project Managers with schedule updates, risk identification, and project planning.
- Understanding of Division 26 electrical construction systems and project delivery.
- Knowledge of commercial or industrial electrical installations, power distribution systems, lighting, grounding, emergency power, and electrical equipment.
- Familiarity with electrical inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout requirements.
- Ability to interpret electrical construction drawings, one‑line diagrams, specifications, and project documentation.
- Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Desire to grow into Project Manager and construction leadership roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 1 to 3 years of experience supporting Division 26 electrical construction projects.
- Experience working with commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission‑critical, or data center electrical systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA regulations, and electrical construction best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Smartsheet, or similar construction management platforms.
- OSHA 10 mandatory; OSHA 30 mandatory.
- EIT, FE, PMP‑track, or other construction‑related certifications are a plus.
- Mission‑Critical Impact:
Contribute to complex electrical infrastructure projects supporting data centers, healthcare facilities, manufacturing, commercial buildings, and other mission‑critical environments. - Career Growth:
Build a clear path toward Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles through hands‑on project experience and leadership development. - Team
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