Field Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Field Engineer to work locally on our jobsites under supervision of a Superintendent and project team. You will learn all business aspects of running large-scale construction projects and grow quickly within the organization.

Responsibilities include assisting with electrical installation scopes, coordinating with senior team members, suppliers, and contractors, and supporting startup/commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• College graduate with a construction-related degree, or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented professional who solves problems and seeks a defined career path.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with electrical installation scopes of work on projects.
• Assist project team with deliverables across all phases of construction.
• Support safety culture by recognizing hazards and ensuring corrections.
• Coordinate schedules, labor forecast, inventory, and project correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Position

Power Design is a nationwide electrical contractor and our Field Engineers are working locally on our jobsites, cultivating their career by experiencing our projects firsthand. Under the supervision and mentorship of a Superintendent and project team, you will learn all of the business aspects of running large-scale construction projects. It is a perfect fit for motivated, driven individuals to quickly grow in the organization.

Position 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 providing support with project deliverables throughout all phases of construction, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Help to continue and build our culture of safety onsite by recognizing safety hazards and ensuring corrections.
• Collaborate with senior team members, suppliers, and contractors to coordinate schedules, manage the labor forecast, inventory, material, and project correspondence (orders, timesheets, etc.).
• Interact with customers and other trades while representing the organization in the field.
• After receiving training in our state-of-the-art facility, utilize cutting-edge technology to assist on assigned projects.
• Serve as the lead between Systems PMs and Operations installation teams, playing a key role through final project startup/commissioning, AHJ inspection, and final owner acceptance.
• Be responsible for scheduling the low voltage startup, managing planned technician hours, and coordinating the technician and commissioning labor.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• College graduate with a construction-related degree, or individual with 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Detail-oriented professional with the ability to quickly solve problems, who loves new challenges and is seeking a defined career path.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

some of our benefits…

Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!