Electrical Field Engineer: Onsite Startup & Commissioning

Power Design Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Field Engineer to learn and support large-scale electrical construction projects under supervision. You will gain hands-on experience with installation scopes, collaborate with a project team, and help with scheduling, materials, and commissioning activities.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication with customers and other trades, with a clear career path in a national electrical contracting company.

Qualifications

• College graduate with a construction-related degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Detail-oriented professional with the ability to quickly solve problems and handle new challenges.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Gain firsthand experience of the electrical installation scopes of work including decks, rough, trim, and distribution.
• Play a key role in helping the project team succeed by supporting project deliverables across all phases of construction.
• Help maintain a culture of safety onsite by recognizing hazards and ensuring corrections.
• Coordinate schedules, manage labor forecast, inventory, material, and project correspondence (orders, timesheets, etc.).
• Interact with customers and other trades while representing the organization in the field.
• Utilize training and technology to assist on assigned projects after the facility training.
• Serve as the lead between Systems PMs and Operations installation teams through startup/commissioning, AHJ inspection, and final owner acceptance.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Job description

Power Design Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Field Engineer to learn and support large-scale electrical construction projects under supervision. You will gain hands-on experience with installation scopes, collaborate with a project team, and help with scheduling, materials, and commissioning activities.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication with customers and other trades, with a clear career path in a national electrical contracting company.