Electrical Field Engineer

HGA is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to provide field engineering and technical support during the construction of natural gas compressor stations. This role serves as the owner's technical representative for electrical systems - supporting installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of low- and medium-voltage power systems, electrically driven compression equipment, turbine-generator packages, and associated instrumentation, controls, and communication systems. The position works closely with engineering, construction management, contractors, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues, respond to RFIs, ensure quality installation, and support safe execution through mechanical completion and turnover.
Education:
Requirements:
Engineering degree preferred (equivalent field experience accepted)
Duration of assignment:
ASAP through approx Q1 of 2027, could be longer
Travel Requirements:
Must be able to travel 30 mins to 1 hour of the Charlotte, NC area and approx 2.5 to VA.
Work Schedule:
60 hours/week working with construction crews.Primary Responsibilities

Field Engineering & Construction Support

• Provide field engineering support for LV/MV electrical distribution, switch gear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, protective relays, UPS, grounding, lighting, and heat trace systems.
• Provide technical oversight of electrically driven compression equipment, turbine-powered generator systems, and associated auxiliary electrical systems.
• Coordinate electrical work with mechanical, civil, instrumentation, and commissioning teams.
• Review and respond to electrical RFIs; support field changes and engineering clarifications.
• Verify installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.

Controls & Instrumentation

• Coordinate with I&C personnel during construction and startup; review wiring and control drawings for field installation.
• Support PLC, SCADA, HMI, and communication system integration and checkout.
• Verify instrument power, control wiring, and communication networks are correctly installed; support functional testing ahead of startup.

Commissioning & Startup

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, electrical walkdowns, and punch list development.
• Coordinate energization; witness electrical testing and equipment startup.
• Support functional testing and startup of electrical and control systems, and assist with turnover documentation and project closeout.

Technical Documentation

• Maintain electrical redline drawings and RFI logs; document field changes.
• Review contractor turnover documentation and verify electrical test reports.
• Track equipment deliveries/installation status and support as-built documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting construction, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems on heavy industrial capital projects (compressor stations, pipeline facilities, gas processing plants, power generation facilities, or similar).
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with industrial control systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI or similar).
• Experience with rotating equipment (compressors, generators, turbines, or large motors).

Preferred Qualifications

• Natural gas compressor stations or pipeline facilities specifically
• LNG or gas processing facilities
• Electrically driven compression systems
• Turbine generator packages
• Direct commissioning/startup role (vs. design or O&M) on an industrial facility

HGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.