Lead Field Engineer - Electrical

Kiewit • Baton Rouge, LA

74d

About The Position

The Lead Field Engineer supports the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex electrical construction projects. This role serves as a technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients to help ensure electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.

The position provides leadership to field engineers and coordinators and promotes productivity, safety, quality, and contract compliance on large-scale industrial, power, data center, renewable energy, or heavy industrial construction projects. It is a 100% travel-based position on a turnaround schedule. Relocation is not required, but extensive travel is expected. Work may be at various locations and conditions may vary. The employee is expected to work during normal operating hours and may need to work overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of electrical construction or field engineering experience.
• Experience on industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, data center, or other large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and industry codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow instructions and safety policies, and work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel extensively and work at various locations and under varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support installation of power distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, controls, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate RFIs, field changes, and constructability reviews.
• Track quantities, production, and project progress.
• Assist with material procurement, delivery coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Develop and support short-term work plans and project schedules.
• Monitor productivity, costs, and project performance.
• Maintain project documentation, daily reports, RFIs, and as-built records.
• Support forecasting, change management, and project closeout activities.
• Mentor and develop Field Engineers and Coordinators.
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel and craft supervision.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, construction, safety, and quality teams.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and work productively to meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively, and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
• Organize and complete work within given deadlines during normal operating hours; work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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