Field Engineer (Substation)

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Erectors, Inc. seeks a Substation Field Engineer to support the Construction Manager and Project Manager on transmission line projects up to 500 kV. You will manage RFIs, submittals, transmittals, quality control, and inspections, ensuring craft workers follow drawings and specs.

The role requires coordinating audits, assisting with material handling, and aiding in closeout, with 100% travel. Strong communication and problem-solving in a team-driven environment are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic accounting skills beneficial.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to solve problems and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Manages quality control records and ensures required reporting.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates audits/inspections.
• Assists with material inventory and receiving paperwork.
• Supports final project closeout, as-builts, and project binders.
• Assists with subcontractor scheduling and management.
• Willingness to travel 100% for projects.
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required.
• Assists with RFI submittals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic Accounting skills

Excellent communication

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering-Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

View Point

Job description

Overview

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Substation Field Engineer will provide a supporting role to the Construction Manager and Project Manager. General responsibilities will include implementation of the project specific to RFI's, Submittals, Transmittals, Quality Control, Quality Inspection, Minor Electrical, Testing, Ensure the craft workers are performing their work as descried in the drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manages project specific quality control records and ensuring that required reporting is accomplished.
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating to ensure that all required audits/inspections are performed and documented.
• Assist with material inventory and receiving paperwork.
• Assist with final job closeout, as-builts, job binder creation.
• Assist with subcontractor scheduling and management
• Will provide other duties as assigned.
• 100% Project Specific travel is required.
• Extended work hours and weekend work may be required.
• Assist with RFI (Request for Information) submittals

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Written and verbal communication
• Basic Accounting skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to find solutions from problems, and team approach to management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science of Electrical Engineering-Construction Management or Equal preferred but not required.
• One to five years’ experience with field activities and quality control.
• View Point skills preferred

Physical Skills

• Regularly required to read, write, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel equipment.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk short and long distances, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly drive a vehicle.
• Regularly works up to 14 hours daily.
• Occasionally works up to 14 days consecutively.
• Regularly exposed to various weather conditions.

Personal Attributes

• Organizational and planning
• Self-Motivated and proactive thinker
• Communication
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.