Field Engineer - Electrical Construction

Field Engineer - Electrical Construction

Requisition
177925 – Mid Level, Full Time – Field Operations, MEC Industrial District

As a Field Engineer II, you will be the primary and lead engineer on the project, reporting directly to the Project Manager. You will serve as a job‑site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Key responsibilities include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting.

You will play an advisory role in Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

• Irvine, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Chandler, AZ
• Gilbert, AZ
• Phoenix, AZ
• Maryville, MO
• Caldwell, KS
• Hutchinson, KS
• El Portal, CA

Field Engineering

• Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by measuring and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support, including elevation, control points, and compiling as‑built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Prepare Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the job site
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in maintaining basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, RFIs, and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as‑built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 3+ years’ construction field experience
• Experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environment
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations; conditions may vary

$95,000/yr – $105,000/yr (Actual compensation subject to variation based on education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.