Field Engineer, Electrical

Aecon U.S.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

401K with comprehensive match plan

Paid Vacation (vacation/wellness days)

Health and Wellness Home Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Green Home Energy Benefit

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to oversee field execution of construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in electrical installations, preferably in Power Plant projects. You will ensure compliance with engineering specifications and collaborate closely with construction and design teams. Competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience with electrical installations on industry projects.
• Power Plant projects preferred.
• Must be U.S. citizens for eligibility and security clearance due to nuclear facility access.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction site engineering resources and expertise during construction phases.
• Ensure design compliance through daily field inspections.
• Prepare construction-related reports from job site inspections.
• Coordinate activities of subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical installations

Design interpretation

Problem resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Construction standards

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in‑class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of industrial services including power, infrastructure, and utility services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, facilities, modularization, and fabrication and complex projects.

The Electrical Field Engineer will be responsible for the overall field execution. This position is an integral part of the site construction team at the project site responsible for ensuring adherence to all engineering construction plans and specifications in support of the Project schedule.

Citizenship Requirements:

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do Here

• Provide construction site engineering resources and expertise during construction phases of projects to interpret designs, adjust designs to meet mitigate construction delays.
• Facilitate construction and start‑up activities.
• Ensure that the design engineering requirements are complied with by reviewing all design drawings/specifications and making daily field inspections as may be required to support compliance.
• Support construction/engineering for required project submittals for approval.
• Prepare construction related reports based on job site inspections.
• Communicate daily with both construction and design teams and provide input on resolution of problems and issues.
• Assist in developing, updating and monitoring planning and project schedule.
• Perform all engineering tasks using standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Interprets plans and specifications to support construction.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports for project management providing information required to prepare the necessary submittals, designs, layouts, etc. involved in the construction of the assigned project.
• Coordinate subcontractors' activities.
• Responsible for documentation of and distribution of all design changes (redlines) and field modifications working with subcontractors.
• Work with other project entities to assure proper content and assembly of start‑up work packages.
• Work with home office engineering, original equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve issues.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 10 years related experience with electrical installations on industry projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline or demonstrated combination of education/training and experience.
• Power Plant projects preferred.
• Under limited direction, apply industrial electrical experience utilizing advanced engineering
• Apply construction standards, concepts, principles, processes and approaches to complex construction projects for timely resolution on design issues / problems in support of construction schedule.
• The position will work closely with construction and home office teams to expedite request for information answers during construction to minimize schedule impacts.

Salary Range

Base Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan)
• Paid Vacation - (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit - (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement - (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
• Green Home Energy Benefit ( A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.