Civil Project Engineer

My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Field Engineer specializing in substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field and will be responsible for supporting electrical substations construction teams. This role requires a deep understanding of civil engineering principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.

• Acting as the main technical expert on site, offering guidance to construction crews and subcontractors
• Making sure that the project adheres to engineering and design specifications, industry standards, and construction regulations
• Working independently or as part of the construction team to handle issues that arise
• Support the resolution of construction issues, deviations from plans, and unforeseen challenges
• Where issues cannot be resolved, have the capability to reach back to the home office design teams to obtain timely resolution
• Identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures to minimize project delays, cost overruns and safety hazards
• Processing of submittals and RFI’s
• Maintain accurate project documentation for field markup
• Support plan review and approval process with local and state municipalities, as required
• Report to Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager on status of open issues

• 5+ years of relevant field experience in the construction of large high voltage substations
• Strong technical background in the installation of electrical equipment and associated subsystems
• Familiarity with high, medium and low voltage installations, substation design, grounding
• Ability to collaborate with project team members and client entities, demonstrating the leadership capabilities to ensure a successful project
• Excellent written and oral skills are required
• P.E. license is not required, but preferred
• Must be capable of performing physical activities such as lifting to 20 pounds at times, bending, standing, walking, lifting, stretching, climbing, and crawling in both on-site and office environments
• Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions and uneven terrain