Electrical Field Engineer

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Gas allowance

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer in Charleston, SC to support commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, electricians, engineers, subcontractors, and customers to solve technical challenges from planning through completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical system knowledge, field experience, and the ability to review drawings, perform calculations,

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction projects and field operations.
• Ability to review drawings, calculations, and specs for quality and compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a practical, field‑oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with MS Office and construction management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical electrical support to project and field teams.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, scopes, and installation requirements.
• Perform or assist with electrical calculations and system capacity evaluations.
• Help troubleshoot electrical installation, design, and coordination issues.
• Support the design or redesign of electrical systems when field conditions change.
• Assist with value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with electricians, superintendents, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor field progress, labor productivity, materials, and quality.
• Help ensure work complies with the NEC, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Support scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Electrical calculations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Commercial & Industrial Electrical Construction

Location: Charleston, SC

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonuses

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, gas allowance, and more

Put Your Electrical Knowledge to Work

We are seeking a technically strong Electrical Field Engineer to support commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and federal electrical construction projects in the Charleston area.

This position is ideal for someone who understands electrical construction beyond schedules and paperwork. You will work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, electricians, engineers, subcontractors, and customers to solve technical challenges and help move projects from planning through completion.

The right candidate will bring a strong foundation in electrical systems, installation methods, code requirements, safety, and field operations.

Why This Role Matters

Electrical construction is highly technical. Successful project leaders must understand how electrical systems are designed, installed, tested, and maintained.

As an Electrical Field Engineer, you may be responsible for reviewing drawings, performing electrical calculations, evaluating system capacity, troubleshooting installation issues, and supporting design changes when field conditions or customer requirements change.

Your technical knowledge will help field teams make informed decisions, reduce project risk, improve labor productivity, and deliver safe, code-compliant electrical systems.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Gas allowance and additional benefits
• Hands‑on experience with complex electrical projects
• Exposure to federal and high-impact infrastructure work
• Career growth toward Project Engineer or Project Manager roles
• Mentorship from experienced electrical construction leaders
• A collaborative and team-oriented work environment

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical electrical support to project and field teams
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, scopes, and installation requirements
• Perform or assist with electrical calculations and system capacity evaluations
• Help troubleshoot electrical installation, design, and coordination issues
• Support the design or redesign of electrical systems when field conditions change
• Assist with value engineering and constructability reviews
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with electricians, Superintendents, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Monitor field progress, labor productivity, materials, and quality
• Help ensure work complies with the NEC, project specifications, and safety requirements
• Support scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and project closeout activities

What We’re Looking For

• Electrical construction experience is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Hands‑on electrical field experience, apprenticeship training, or relevant technical education
• Understanding of electrical systems, installation methods, drawings, and code requirements
• Ability to perform electrical calculations and evaluate technical information
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical construction
• Government or federal project experience is highly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software
• A proactive, accountable, and field‑focused mindset

Understand the system. Support the field. Build your career in electrical construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Disability/Veterans