Electrical Field Engineer

Overview

Shimmick, via our subsidiary, Axia Electric, is seeking a highly talented Electrical Field Engineer based in Riverside, CA. This role will support Axia projects in the region, reporting directly to an experienced Project Manager. Axia Electric rebranded from Shimmick Electrical Division in 2025 and offers electrical, instrumentation, and process controls expertise for water and wastewater treatment; dams and locks; mass transit and rail;

alternative energy; power generation and transmission; and commercial building projects. Our ability to self-perform this specialty work offers value by better controlling cost and schedule for projects with major electrical and process mechanical scopes. Our clients include municipalities, water districts, sanitation districts, transit agencies, private developers, DOTs, and USACE.

• Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the electrical discipline such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, lightning protection, and fire detection systems.
• Develop work plans, coordinate material take-offs and requisitions, perform and document inspections, report progress, and resolve conflicts in design and construction related to the installation and testing of electrical commodities.
• Establish an electrical design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on electrical engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management.
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting for electrical discipline.
• Coordinate with the Electrical Superintendent for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment including panels, motors, and switch gear.
• Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct electrical materials.
• Coordinate and monitor the interfaces for electrical data exchange to support the construction automation plan and the project controls program requirements at the jobsite.
• Support the electrical construction quality program.
• Coordinate with Electrical Superintendent to plan/support construction schedules.
• Plan and recommend electrical procedures to be implemented by Electrical Superintendent to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
• Work with project engineering, start-up engineering and operating personnel to coordinate electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate subcontract activities to ensure electrical materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications and interpret vendor design documents and installation manuals.
• Implement controls over variables affecting electrical installation progress such as raceway, cable, terminations, and equipment. Ensure timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
• Plan and prepare electrical work packages.
• Perform other duties as required by Electrical Superintendent.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Heavy Civil construction and field experience.
• Ability to understand P&’s, Control Schematics, Electrical single-line drawings, and system (I&C, Fire Alarm, HVAC Control, Security) drawings.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require extensive walking on construction sites, climbing ladders/scaffolding, using fall protection and other PPE, walking on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and maneuvering in confined spaces.
• Experience in construction and technical inspection of electrical design in areas such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, and cable pulling.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Must be computer-literate in word processing, CAD, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Must be familiar with current industry quality standards.
• Beginner to advanced experience in field engineering activities.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Codes.
• Experience using Accubid for takeoffs, estimating for new projects and assisting with bid process is helpful.

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $110,000 per year depending on experience and/or education. Shimmick’s comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; options to participate in an FSA or HSA;…