Commissioning Field Engineer - Electrical

Hoffman Construction Co of America; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Co of America in Boise, ID is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to join the Commissioning department and lead onsite quality control of electrical systems.

The role requires coordinating with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople, and facilitating startup readiness for safe operation. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $120,000 DOE plus incentives, with project-site duties in Boise, ID.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project commissioning management experience.
• Experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor projects is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Education in materials and methods of construction is preferred.
• Strong ability to coordinate between trade managers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform verification of electrical system installations and testing.
• Ensure safety readiness and precautions prior to operation.
• Interface between trade managers and multiple subcontractors for startups coordination.
• Organize training for client personnel on operations and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Serve as the onsite technical advisor in the field construction office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commissioning

Team collaboration

Safety & compliance

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

Construction Management

Architecture

Equivalent field work experience

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Office 365

Prolog

Procore

E-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

The Electrical Field Engineer will work within the Commissioning department and will report to Commissioning Manager. They will work closely with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address electrical coordination issues. The Electrical Field Commissioning Engineer will lead our commissioning quality control efforts onsite by assisting contractors with startup preparation. This position will be fully at the project site in Boise, ID.

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 DOE + Incentives

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform verification of electrical system installations and testing.
• Ensure all systems are ready to operate in a safe manner, ensure all safety precautions are in place prior to any system being operated.
• Interface between all trade managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating Mechanical/Electrical startups.
• Organize and facilitate training of clients' personnel in the operations and maintenance of electrical systems and components.
• Be the technical advisor at the onsite field construction office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Related Skills

• Proficient inWindows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams),and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of all aspects of Commissioning.
• Must be familiar with medium and low voltage distribution, large generators, UPS equipment, and electrical installations on large mechanical and process equipment
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system forconstruction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Professional Experience and Education

• A minimum of five (5) years of project commissioning management experience required.
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
• Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
• Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
• Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
• Hearing:Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.
• Speech:Abilityto communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
• Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet, and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
• Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
• Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.