Field Engineer I

Rosendin•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position. Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Team Lead or Manager, the role provides technical engineering design, consultation, information, and assistance to internal and external customers to help ensure projects comply with engineering standards. The engineer develops competency in the role’s essential duties and may oversee or collaborate with designers assigned to the work or team. The position works with project teams and other disciplines on electrical design, equipment and system submittals, engineering analyses, field observations, and construction-related design updates. It requires learning relevant engineering analysis and design programs, codes, and energy-efficiency requirements, while managing multiple tasks under supervision and meeting deadlines. Travel is up to 10%, excluding local field visits. Work is conducted primarily indoors, with occasional job-site visits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences, or equivalent experience; a combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
Ability to learn engineering analysis programs for short circuits, overcurrent coordination, and arc-flash mitigation, such as SKM and E-Tap.
Ability to 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.
Willingness to travel up to 10%, excluding local field visits.

Responsibilities

Review, comment on, and process equipment and system submittals.
Coordinate electrical work with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other electrical trades.
Prepare, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary systems designs.
Develop power single-line diagrams.
Develop and model short-circuit 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 to use engineering analysis programs to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents under a senior engineer’s supervision.
Participate in project team meetings and interface with team members, architects, and mechanical contractors or engineers as needed.
Work with the engineering supervisor to understand design criteria and budgetary issues.
Assist with drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Assist with reviewing plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates under a senior engineer’s supervision.
Assist senior engineers with field observations, design interpretations, and design updates during construction.
May oversee or collaborate with designers assigned to the work or team.