Remote Field Services Specialist; Electrical & Instrumentation

Job Details

Requisition

Relocation Authorized:
None

Telework Type:
Full-Time Telework

Work Location:

Reston, VA

The Remote Field Services (RFS) Specialist (Electrical & Instrumentation) reports to the RFS Manager and is responsible for advancing and implementing remote support capabilities for construction projects. This role combines deep technical expertise in electrical and instrumentation construction with strong digital and technology experience to enable remote execution of field engineering activities. The individual will support project execution while driving development, integration, and adoption of technologies that enhance remote support of construction operations.

The role requires a self‑driven and innovative individual capable of developing new processes, piloting emerging solutions, and supporting construction teams remotely while maintaining productivity and alignment with project objectives. #LI‑SM2

• Support construction projects by providing remote technical expertise in electrical and instrumentation scopes.
• Perform and support remote field engineering activities including material verification, inspections, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Assist field supervision in interpreting drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Participate in planning and coordination of construction activities to support safe and efficient execution of electrical and instrumentation work.
• Lead development and implementation of processes that enable remote execution of electrical and instrumentation construction tasks.
• Identify and develop workflows to transition appropriate field activities to remote support.
• Support development and refinement of Remotable Task Lists aligned with project needs.
• Drive advancement of technologies used to support remote construction activities.
• Support product development efforts including requirements definition, testing, and deployment.
• Coordinate integration of solutions with construction applications and project workflows.
• Support information security review processes and ensure alignment with enterprise requirements.
• Utilize project data sources to support construction execution, including model‑based review and digital documentation workflows.
• Review and support installation status tracking, loop progress, cable and equipment verification, and reporting of installed work.
• Support quality inspections and documentation of compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare and support field change documentation, test deficiency resolution, and non‑conformance processes.

• Participate in piloting and evaluation of emerging technologies and workflows.
• Provide remote support to active construction projects during pilot and deployment phases.
• Apply lessons learned to improve processes, workflows, and adoption.
• Develop and facilitate training for project teams on implementation of remote support workflows.
• Support onboarding and adoption of remote execution processes across projects.
• Provide guidance to field and remote teams on best practices for execution.
• Support development and review of functional procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Contribute discipline expertise to improve construction processes and documentation.
• Assist in establishing governance and consistency across projects using remote support capabilities.

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline and 8‑10 years of relevant experience, or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience.

• 8+ years of relevant construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical and instrumentation construction execution.
• Experience as a Lead Electrical or Instrumentation Field Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience with large EPC projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and instrumentation construction, including equipment installation, cable systems, raceway systems, grounding, loop systems, and field devices.
• Advanced understanding of construction sequencing, constructability, testing,…