Electrical and Instrumentation Field Engineer

Hatch•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Hatch is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Field Engineer to join its electrical team in Winnemucca, Nevada. The Field Engineer provides technical engineering support to the on-site construction management and supervision team, ensuring construction complies with engineering designs, specifications, codes, and standards. The role assesses field problems, develops solutions, and assists in supervising contractors and Hatch field employees. The position also supports project development across the engineering lifecycle, from understanding scope, cost, and schedule requirements through design coordination, reviews, quality assurance, and safety planning. The role works with other disciplines, project teams, contractors, clients, consultants, and authorities to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience within an EPCM, heavy industrial, power generation, transmission and distribution, or water/wastewater industry is preferred.
Understanding of design and field execution processes for large-scale EPCM projects.
Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, including labor, material, equipment, cost, and schedule requirements.
Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work.
High degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline.
Strong understanding of procurement, contracting, and commissioning methodologies.
Knowledge of industry and regulatory codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
Knowledge of electrical calculations, including short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash, and harmonics.
Knowledge of specification of large motor/generator sets and associated equipment, including high-voltage switchgear, transformers, starters, and related protection systems.
Knowledge of electrical design tools or software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey technical project information to project managers, clients, and peers.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others while ensuring deliverable quality.
Strong computer knowledge.
Excellent safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

SPEL experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations.
Verify site data and conditions and coordinate local permitting technical requirements.
Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts in engineering drawings and specifications.
Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan.
Provide constructability input and monitor design, work scope, construction sequence, and impacts to estimating and scheduling, as applicable.
Review contractor CWP submittals, including ITPs and Method Statements.
Provide technical assistance to QA/QC and Construction Supervision.
Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required.
Review and verify contractor monthly progress reports.
Manage field information requests and site design change procedures, including RFI, FCR, FCN, ECN, and SI.
Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required.
Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator with review and settlement of change orders and claims.
Review contractor-supplied deliverables, including as-built documentation.
Coordinate third-party inspections with consultants and other authorities.
Generate or check field sketches and red-line engineering deliverables.
Manage, control, and maintain onsite drawings, files, and registers.
Review contract documents for the area of responsibility, identify conflicts, and recommend solutions.
Verify that construction complies with engineering standards, codes, specifications, design instructions, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform technical reviews at substantial and final completion.
Develop an understanding of project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule.
Prepare lists of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to support planning and control of the engineering budget.
Maintain project scope-of-work documentation and revisions during design evolution.
Review and execute electrical and layout design criteria documents.
Review electrical technical deliverables, including specifications, datasheets, and drawings.
Assist in preparing and developing project-specific procedures.
Define system requirements to achieve project results and monitor their effectiveness.
Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings and participate in electrical design reviews.
Coordinate electrical team activities with other disciplines as the design evolves.
Ensure engineering quality audits are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
Promote ethical and professional practices in electrical engineering work.
Ensure electrical work designed, manufactured, and supplied complies with relevant Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.
Participate in compiling the client Project Safety Management Plan, particularly switching, isolation, and lockout procedures.