Electrical & Instrumentation - Construction Field Engineer

Matrix Service

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 116,620 - 179,890

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is hiring an Electrical and Instrumentation Construction Field Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The role involves providing technical support, managing engineering aspects, and ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 4 years of experience in heavy construction engineering. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in heavy construction engineering.
Must be able to work on construction sites and meet physical requirements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and engineering support to the construction team.
Manage technical quality and maintain communication with subcontractors.
Participate in planning, coordination, and monitoring of project technical aspects.

Skills

Electrical and Instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation - Construction Field Engineer

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The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Construction Field Engineer II is primarily responsible for providing technical engineering information to company supervision and crafts to ensure construction work associated with E&I aspects of a project comply with all engineering standards, codes, and specifications.

Responsibilities include management of one or more technical disciplines related to E&I within a medium size operation or project including ensuring technical quality, conformance to corporate and departmental policies and procedures and industry norms. Individuals may have line management responsibility for technical personnel in a variety of technical disciplines or responsibility for the technical quality of a variety of technical disciplines on a project.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a project site-based position in North Carolina

Essential Functions

Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values”
Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics”
Provides technical and engineering support to the construction team.
Assists in the administration, planning, coordination, and monitoring of the technical side of the project.
Reviews and comments on constructability of design as required. Conducts value-engineering functions.
Maintains responsibility for the resolution of technical field issues and the subsequent documentation of the final installations.
Participates in the management of distribution and control of all drawings and specifications for field use through the field document control technicians, including maintaining an accurate and up-to-date copy of all redlined and As-Built drawings on site.
Upholds responsibility for managing the field Request for Information (RFI) process and maintaining RFI logs.
Assists with the preparation of Scopes of Works (SOW) for subcontractors and suppliers, including Technical & Commercial Bid Evaluations, as well as the execution of the of the contract/purchase order(s).
Assists in the preparation of change orders, including the review of subcontractor change order proposals for accuracy of quantities, conformance with contract documents and subcontractor scope of work. Manages Submittals for Client / Engineering Approval and maintains Submittal Status Log for Matrix and subcontractors.
Maintains open communication with subcontractors and vendors to address technical RFIs and communicate scope changes and field resolutions.
Coordinates engineering studies and assists Engineering Discipline Leads in solving engineering and design problems.
Participates in Construction Work Package & Installation Work Package creation and management.
Assists in systemizing project scope and prepares sub-system turnover packages.
Assists in mechanical completion punch list walk downs with Discipline Superintendents and Client Representatives.
Assists in the creation and sign-off of the mechanical completion punch list items.
Provides technical assistance to QA/QC, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, HSE, and Project Controls departments as needed to ensure the timely execution and completions of a project, including turnover and close-out.
Works on special projects assigned and directed by supervisor or the Sr. Construction Engineer.
Participates in the collection, maintenance, and communication of project constructability concepts and lessons learn.
Performs other related duties, as directed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT is preferred.
4+ years of experience in heavy construction engineering required with a focus on Electrical and Instrumentation scopes of work.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation installation including cable tray and conduit routing, cable installation and terminations, switchgear and VFD installation and related discipline design and overall engineering standards is
Advance Workface Planning (AWP) experience preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; good computer skills including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint.
Overtime will be required
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines.
Work includes field inspections and audits and the physical ability to conduct these field duties which require the following activities:
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project via turnstile access.
Extensive walking in and around a construction site.
Tasks at heights including climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, and working on uneven surfaces.
Working in small or confined spaces.
Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. fall protection harness, hard hat, etc.).
Ability to be fit tested for and use a respirator.
Must be able to perform work tasks in hot and cold temperatures.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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