Field Engineer I

Rosendin•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position focused on learning and developing competency in the role’s essential duties. Under the direct supervision of an Engineering Team Lead or Manager, the engineer provides technical engineering design, consultation, information, and assistance to internal and external customers to help ensure projects comply with engineering standards. The role works with project teams and senior engineers on electrical design, coordination, documentation, and construction support. Travel is up to 10%, excluding local field visits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or equivalent experience; education, training, and relevant experience may be combined.
Ability to learn engineering analytic programs for short circuits, overcurrent coordination, and arc-flash mitigation, such as SKM and E-Tap.
Develop familiarity with codes and energy-efficiency requirements.
Ability to learn and become competent in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Illuminance software.
Ability to manage multiple tasks under a supervisor’s direction.
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally.

Responsibilities

May oversee or collaborate with Designers assigned to the work or team.
Review, comment on, and process equipment and system submittals.
Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing processes and electrical trades.
Prepare, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary system designs.
Develop power single-line diagrams and model short circuits and overcurrent protection device coordination studies.
Coordinate work with project specifications and equipment buy-out.
Visit job sites to survey existing electrical conditions under supervision.
Learn engineering analysis programs to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents under supervision of a senior engineer.
Participate in project team meetings and may interface with team members, architects, and mechanical contractors or engineers.
Work with the engineering supervisor to understand design criteria and budgetary issues.
Assist with drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Assist senior engineers in reviewing plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Assist senior engineers with field observations, design interpretations, and design updates during construction.
Perform other responsibilities assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.