Field Engineer & Team Lead: Develop Talent, Lead Projects

Socket.dev; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Field Engineer – Team Lead to guide and develop a team of entry-level field engineers and professionals on complex electrical construction projects.

You will act as a key link between technical teams and project leaders, ensuring team members have the skills, support, and opportunities to grow, with a strong emphasis on leadership, workforce readiness, and site execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an associate degree in a relevant field such as Engineering Technology, Construction Management or Electrical Technology.
• 4–10 years of progressive technical experience in field engineering, electrical construction, VDC/BIM, design or planning.
• Experience in electrical construction industry is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, influence, and build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of entry-level field engineers and technical professionals through coaching, feedback, and intentional career development.
• Serve as a hiring manager for entry-level technical team members, building a strong pipeline of future talent.
• Provide technical guidance in electrical construction, field engineering, documentation, and project execution.
• Partner with project and market leaders to deploy team members to projects based on business needs and opportunities.
• Maintain visibility into team workload and deployment decisions to keep people challenged and productive.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide input into merit, bonus, and talent decisions.
• Help team members identify career goals and create opportunities for growth and progression.
• Support implementation of new tools, processes, standards, and best practices across the team.

Skills

Field engineering

Electrical construction

VDC/BIM

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Interstates is seeking a Field Engineer – Team Lead to guide and develop a team of entry-level field engineers and professionals on complex electrical construction projects.

You will act as a key link between technical teams and project leaders, ensuring team members have the skills, support, and opportunities to grow, with a strong emphasis on leadership, workforce readiness, and site execution.