(FE) Field Engineer I

Overwatch-Mission-Critical; Claude (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer I to support electrical construction projects directly from the jobsite.

This 100% field-based role requires strong collaboration with engineering and project teams and reports to the Engineering Team Lead/Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Sciences, or related engineering discipline.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Internship or co-op experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project management teams on active construction projects.
• Provide technical engineering and design assistance under senior supervision.
• Help ensure activities align with engineering standards and design intent.
• Review equipment and system submittals, RFIs, and design updates.
• Coordinate electrical scope with architects, structural, mechanical, and other trades.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Electrical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Construction Sciences

Related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

SKM

ETAP

Job description

About Overwatch Mission Critical

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.

Electrical Construction Overview

• Field Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position supporting electrical construction projects directly from the jobsite.
• 100% field-based role with regular onsite presence.
• Reports to the Engineering Team Lead/Manager and supports both engineering and project teams.
• Provides technical engineering support, consultation, design information, and assistance under the guidance of senior engineering leadership.
• Helps ensure project work complies with applicable engineering standards and follows the intended electrical design.
• Excellent entry point for candidates looking to build a career in electrical engineering, construction engineering, or project management.
• This is a new role with the client and is anticipated to be a challenging search due to the combination of electrical expertise, field readiness, and growth potential required.

Location & Travel

• Initial training period of approximately 2 months in Abilene.
• Following training, the candidate will transition to Childress or Amarillo.

Childress Package

• Man camp accommodations are provided, or the candidate may choose their own off-site housing.
• Additional $5,000 per month in taxable per diem.
• All other sites will receive $5,000 per month in taxable per diem.
• Position is effectively 100% travel/site-based and requires comfort working on active construction projects.

Target Profile

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Construction Sciences
• Related engineering discipline

• A combination of education, training, and relevant experience may also be considered.
• Candidates a few years out of school are preferred.
• Internship or co-op experience is highly desirable.
• Individuals who have assisted Project Managers, Estimators, Engineering teams, or Designers are strong targets.
• Looking for someone with a “driver” mentality who is proactive, ambitious, and eager to learn.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with engineers, designers, contractors, architects, and other project stakeholders.

Technical Background Required

• Strong electrical foundation.
• Exposure to:
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Medium-voltage systems
  • Power distribution systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Auxiliary electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with electrical design concepts and construction workflows.
• General understanding of electrical codes, engineering standards, and energy-efficiency requirements.
• Interest in learning power-system analysis and lighting-calculation tools.

Core Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project management teams on active construction projects.
• Provide technical engineering and design assistance to internal and external project stakeholders under senior engineering supervision.
• Help ensure project activities align with engineering standards and the intended electrical design.

Review, comment on, and process:

• Equipment submittals
• System submittals
• Requests for Information (RFIs)

Assist senior engineers with:

• Field observations
• Design interpretations
• Design updates during construction

Help resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, coordination issues, and design errors.

Coordinate electrical scope with:

• Architectural teams
• Structural teams
• Mechanical trades
• Plumbing trades
• Low-voltage and communications teams
• Other electrical trades

Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating:

• Power-system designs
• Lighting designs
• Auxiliary-system designs
• Single-line diagrams

• Review short-circuit studies and assist with verifying overcurrent protective-device settings in the field.
• Collaborate with Designers and other engineering resources assigned to the project or team.
• Participate in project meetings with engineers, contractors, architects, and other project stakeholders.
• Review plans, technical specifications, estimates, and contract documents under senior engineering supervision.
• Support equipment procurement, project specifications, and buyout activities.
• Work closely with engineering leadership to understand project design criteria and budget considerations.

Required Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency:
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under a supervisor’s direction.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, proactive team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to learn technical engineering software, electrical codes, and construction processes.
• Demonstrates:
  • Teamwork
  • Productivity
  • Strategic thinking

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Bluebeam
• Prolog
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• SKM
• ETAP
• Illuminance or lighting-calculation software
• Experience with or exposure to:
  • Short-circuit studies
  • Arc-flash analysis and mitigation
  • Protective-device coordination
  • Field verification of overcurrent protection settings
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a major plus and a strong indicator of previous construction-site exposure.

What Success Looks Like

• Quickly learns engineering-analysis tools and electrical construction practices.
• Develops familiarity with electrical codes, engineering standards, and energy-efficiency requirements.
• Demonstrates strong coordination skills across multiple disciplines.
• Is comfortable identifying and helping resolve field conflicts.
• Understands how engineering standards and electrical design intent translate into field execution.
• Can balance technical design requirements with project scope, schedule, and budget considerations.
• Adapts to changing project requirements while maintaining deadlines.
• Demonstrates teamwork, productivity, strategic thinking, initiative, and accountability.
• Shows a desire to grow into larger engineering or project-management responsibilities.

Career Growth

• Strong long-term opportunity within the organization.
• Potential growth paths include:
  • Field Engineer II
  • Project Engineer
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Engineering-focused leadership roles
• Excellent stepping-stone role for candidates looking to blend engineering, design, and construction experience.

Driver’s License Requirement

For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.

Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.

The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.

OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.