Electrical Field Engineer

03001 GIP - GFLI; Paradise; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to support electrical construction activities across industrial and infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating field priorities, reviewing drawings, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

The position invites new graduates and experienced professionals, with travel to project sites, potential extended shifts, and collaboration with a diverse team to drive project success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical engineering/tech or equivalent.
• 0–10 years of relevant electrical construction/field engineering experience.
• Able to read electrical drawings and related documents.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; Excel/Word proficiency.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work extended shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical construction activities from a St. John’s base and report to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate electric work packages, subcontractor coordination, and progress reporting.
• Review drawings and vendor docs; identify discrepancies and RFIs.
• Prepare work plans, schedules, and look‑ahead plans with site supervision.
• Coordinate with civil/structural/mechanical teams and procurement activities.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover readiness as directed.

Skills

Electrical drawing interpretation

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Coordination & teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling tools

Scheduling/PM software

Job description

Electrical Field Engineer

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Vacancy Status: This is an evergreen posting intended to proactively identify and connect with talent for ongoing and future opportunities.

Join the Green Infrastructure Partners team, where quality, collaboration, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do. As one of Canada’s leading construction and infrastructure companies, we support a wide range of complex projects across the country, including heavy civil, industrial, infrastructure, and major project work. At Green Infrastructure Partners, our teams deliver complex projects and create opportunities for our people to grow. We are seeking motivated candidates to support electrical construction activities across our industrial and infrastructure projects. New graduates and experienced field professionals are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate electrical construction activities from a St. John’s base, reporting to the assigned Project Manager and coordinating daily field priorities with the Site Superintendent. Responsibilities and authority reflect experience, qualifications, and project needs: graduates receive guidance; experienced candidates may own assigned electrical work packages, subcontractor coordination, progress reporting, and cost tracking. Responsibilities will include: Coordinate assigned electrical work, including power distribution, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres, cable tray and conduit systems, power and control cabling, grounding and bonding, lighting, and associated electrical systems, in accordance with project requirements and delegated authority. Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts, specifications, and vendor documentation; identify discrepancies, installation constraints, and constructability issues and coordinate requests for information (RFIs) with the project team and responsible designers. Prepare and update assigned work plans, installation sequences, electrical work packages, and look-ahead schedules with site supervision; identify constraints, monitor progress, and flag potential delays. Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers, equipment vendors, testing agencies, and specialist service providers to align field activities and resolve issues. Direct supervision of personnel applies only where specifically assigned. Coordinate electrical interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls teams, including equipment foundations, duct banks, underground services, penetrations, cable routes, equipment access, and installation sequencing. Prepare quantity takeoffs and material requirements; coordinate assigned procurement activities, technical submittals, delivery tracking, and the availability of electrical equipment, cables, raceways, components, and installation materials. Coordinate receiving inspections, storage, preservation, and handling requirements for electrical equipment and materials in accordance with approved project requirements and manufacturer instructions. Track installed quantities, labour and equipment usage, productivity, and progress; maintain daily reports and field records and contribute to resource forecasts and project cost reporting. Support progress claims, subcontractor payment reviews, and change tracking; document extra work and potential cost or schedule impacts for review by project management. Coordinate assigned inspections and testing, including raceway and cable installation checks, grounding and bonding verification, cable identification and termination checks, insulation resistance testing, and equipment acceptance testing, as applicable. Ensure testing is performed by appropriately qualified and authorized personnel; maintain inspection and test records and track deficiencies and corrective actions. Carry out assigned field measurements and installation checks to verify equipment locations, cable routes, clearances, and construction against approved drawings, specifications, and vendor requirements. Support electrical completion, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities under approved procedures and the direction of designated leads; coordinate system walkdowns, deficiency lists, test documentation, and turnover readiness. Coordinate assigned documentation and readiness reviews for outages, tie‑ins, and energization with site supervision, commissioning personnel, and the client’s designated representatives. Switching, isolation, testing, and energization activities are performed only by appropriately qualified and authorized personnel. Follow company, client, and site-specific health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements; participate in planning and inspections, promptly report and elevate hazards and nonconformances, and follow up on assigned actions. Coordinate assigned work within applicable permit, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and energy‑control procedures. Maintain current drawings, RFIs, submittals, photographs, and project records; track meeting actions and coordinate assigned redline drawings, as‑built documentation, cable and equipment records, turnover packages, and closeout records. Communicate field priorities and outstanding issues clearly, and build professional working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, Indigenous partners, and other stakeholders. Provide guidance and support to students and junior personnel where assigned, appropriate to experience and under the direction of project management and site supervision.

What We’re Looking For

A degree or diploma in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and practical electrical construction experience. 0–10 years of relevant experience in electrical construction, industrial construction, field engineering, project coordination, or a related role. New graduates are welcome; co‑op and work‑term experience is an asset. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, specifications, and vendor documentation, appropriate to your experience level. Knowledge of electrical construction methods, power distribution, raceway and cable installation, grounding and bonding, material quantities, scheduling, inspection and testing, and quality requirements appropriate to your experience level. Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code, applicable provincial requirements, electrical safety standards, and project specifications, with the ability to identify when clarification or specialist input is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Experience with AutoCAD, 3D model review tools, scheduling, estimating, or project management software is an asset. Experience with instrumentation and controls interfaces, electrical completion, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, or system turnover is an asset. A strong commitment to HSEQ, with the ability to learn and follow company, client, and site‑specific procedures, recognize electrical hazards, and exercise sound judgment when escalating issues. Reliability, attention to detail, and sound judgment; clear communication, effective teamwork, and the ability to organize priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and follow actions through to completion. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to meet project, client, and remote‑site access requirements.

Travel & Working Conditions

Must be willing and able to travel to project sites and work away from St. John’s for extended periods, including assignments in remote locations and camp‑based environments. Must be willing and able to work extended shifts, rotational schedules, weekends, and night shifts as required by project needs. This is a field‑oriented role involving work in active construction and industrial environments, including outdoor work in varying weather and terrain, with office and site duties determined by the assignment.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI‑enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI‑generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision‑makers. GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best.

Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest‑growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self‑perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world‑class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!