Field Engineer

Field Electrical Engineer

Remote (California Based) | 75% Travel Across the U.S.

About the Opportunity

Join a nationally recognized engineering, infrastructure, and consulting organization that delivers innovative solutions for public and private sector clients across transportation, power, utilities, technology, and building infrastructure markets. With thousands of professionals nationwide, the company is known for providing comprehensive engineering, testing, commissioning, and program management services that help shape critical infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Field Electrical Engineer to support the construction, testing, commissioning, and energization of electrical infrastructure projects nationwide. Acting as the Owner's Representative, you will play a critical role in ensuring electrical systems are installed safely, tested thoroughly, and prepared for successful energization.

Projects may include commercial EV charging infrastructure, facility power upgrades, medium-voltage distribution systems, switch gear, transformers, protective relays, and other critical power system components.

This position is fully remote when not traveling to project sites and requires approximately 75% travel throughout the United States.

Key Responsibilities

+ Serve as the Owner's Representative during construction, testing, commissioning, and energization activities.

+ Perform field inspections and construction quality assurance reviews to verify compliance with project specifications, design standards, and electrical codes.

+ Oversee testing and commissioning activities performed by NETA-certified testing firms and electrical contractors.

+ Review and evaluate electrical testing results for transformers, power cables, protective relays, switch gear, and related equipment.

+ Identify installation deficiencies, code compliance concerns, and potential energization barriers.

+ Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of power system equipment, including:

+ Transformers

+ Switchgear

+ Protective relays

+ Circuit breakers

+ Automatic transfer switches (ATS)

+ Develop punch lists, corrective action recommendations, and detailed field reports.

+ Coordinate with contractors, project managers, testing vendors, and client stakeholders to facilitate issue resolution and project completion.

+ Communicate technical findings, project status updates, risks, and recommendations through written reports and stakeholder meetings.

+ Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence on all project sites.

Qualifications Required

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

+ Field engineering

+ Electrical testing and commissioning

+ Power system maintenance

+ Electrical construction oversight

+ Experience working with low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems.

+ Ability to interpret electrical test data and assess system readiness for energization.

+ Working knowledge of NETA standards, acceptance testing procedures, and commissioning best practices.

+ Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root cause analysis capabilities.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, and related project documentation tools.

+ Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States (approximately 75%).

Preferred

+ Experience supporting utility, renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure, or industrial power projects.

+ Familiarity with electrical protection and control systems.

+ Previous experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Owner's Engineer.

+ NETA, PE, EIT, or other industry certifications are a plus.

What You'll Bring

+ Strong technical expertise in power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure.

+ Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with project teams nationwide.

+ Sound judgment, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to…