Electrical Field Engineer II - Field Testing & Commissioning

W3Global; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global partners with a premier AEC firm to recruit an experienced Electrical Field Engineer. You will provide crucial field engineering support through design review, construction administration, installation oversight, testing, commissioning, and closeout on commercial, healthcare, institutional, industrial, and mission-critical projects.

The role emphasizes a 40-hour workweek with no overtime, frequent coordination with owners, architects, and contractors, and strong capabilities in field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering, MEP consulting, construction administration, commissioning, or related field engineering roles.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required. LEED AP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive field engineering support during construction, startup, testing, and commissioning of complex electrical systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify installation quality, progress, and compliance with contract documents, codes, and specifications.
• Monitor the installation of medium- and low-voltage power distribution, lighting, life safety, fire alarm, security, telecommunications, and BAS.
• Review and process contractor shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and as-built documentation.
• Identify field conflicts early and coordinate resolutions with owners, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in startup and commissioning activities, including FAT and SAT.
• Track deficiencies, manage punch list items, and verify equipment operation and system performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MEP consulting

Construction administration

Commissioning

Field troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM/Revit

Electrical drawings

One-line diagrams

Design software

Job description

W3Global partners with a premier AEC firm to recruit an experienced Electrical Field Engineer. You will provide crucial field engineering support through design review, construction administration, installation oversight, testing, commissioning, and closeout on commercial, healthcare, institutional, industrial, and mission-critical projects.

The role emphasizes a 40-hour workweek with no overtime, frequent coordination with owners, architects, and contractors, and strong capabilities in field