Field Engineer - Electrical

Kiewit • Portland, ME

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer provides technical and construction support for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. This role works closely with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–7 years of electrical construction or field engineering experience in power, industrial, energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, substations, grounding, and equipment installation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to project sites as needed.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams for field execution.
• Support installation of substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, grounding systems, and cable infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical work with civil, structural, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Assist with work planning, scheduling, material management, RFIs, change orders, and progress tracking.
• Conduct field inspections, quality verification, testing, startup, and turnover activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through participation in JHAs, toolbox talks, and safety audits.
• Provide technical support to field supervision and subcontractors while resolving construction challenges.
• Assist craft supervision with resolving field installation challenges and constructability issues.
• Coordinate electrical work activities with other disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
• Support commissioning, testing, energization, and startup activities.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level