Field Engineer - Electrical

Kiewit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is hiring a Field Engineer to provide technical and construction support for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. The role collaborates with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely and per project requirements.

This is a 100% travel-based position that requires extensive travel; relocation is not required. The Field Engineer will work across disciplines and oversee field execution from planning to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related engineering field is required.
• 2–7 years of electrical construction or field engineering experience in power/industrial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, substations, grounding, and equipment installation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams for field execution.
• Support installation of substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, grounding systems, and cable infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical work with civil, structural, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Assist with work planning, scheduling, material management, RFIs, change orders, and progress tracking.
• Conduct field inspections, quality verification, testing, startup, and turnover activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through participation in JHAs, toolbox talks, and safety audits.
• Provide technical support to field supervision and subcontractors while resolving construction challenges.
• Assist craft supervision with resolving field installation challenges and constructability issues.
• Coordinate electrical work activities with other disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
• Support commissioning, testing, energization, and startup activities.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

The Field Engineer provides technical and construction support for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. This role works closely with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.

Requisition ID: 181584

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Industrial Market

Department: Field Operations

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Field Engineer provides technical and construction support for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. This role works closely with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.

Location

This will be a 100% travel based position on a turnaround schedule. Candidates will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams for field execution.
• Support installation of substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, grounding systems, and cable infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical work with civil, structural, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Assist with work planning, scheduling, material management, RFIs, change orders, and progress tracking.
• Conduct field inspections, quality verification, testing, startup, and turnover activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through participation in JHAs, toolbox talks, and safety audits.
• Provide technical support to field supervision and subcontractors while resolving construction challenges.
• Assist craft supervision with resolving field installation challenges and constructability issues.
• Coordinate electrical work activities with other disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
• Support commissioning, testing, energization, and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2-7 years of electrical construction or field engineering experience in power, industrial, energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, substations, grounding, and equipment installation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to project sites as needed.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.