Lead Electrical Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement programs

Culture enhancement initiatives

Time to recharge

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Lead for a 1.3 GW project in Ohio. The role covers underground electrical systems, cable installation, temporary power, substations, and instrumentation, coordinating across construction, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, vendors, and commissioning teams.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 10–13 years (or 14–17) of relevant EPC experience, with strong knowledge of electrical drawings, RFIs, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• Large EPC industrial or power project field engineering experience.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, and power distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across electrical construction scopes and coordination with project teams.
• Coordinate field engineering, packaging, and turnover support.
• Manage inspection, testing, and commissioning interfaces with QA/QC and vendors.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, schedules, and temporary facilities.
• Ensure zero-accident philosophy and safe work practices on site.
• Proactively pursue learning activities and maintain up-to-date technical knowledge.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substations & switchgear

Power distribution systems

Electrical drawings & specs

RFIs & as‑builts

Turnover documentation

Coordination & communication

AWP/CWPs/IWPs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AWP/CWPs/IWPs

Job description

Project Overview

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.

The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre‑assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary

Provides technical leadership and coordination for all electrical construction scopes including underground electrical systems, cable installation, temporary power, rotating equipment electrical scope, substations, power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation. Responsible for construction work packaging, field engineering coordination, quantity tracking, technical issue resolution, inspection coordination, turnover support, and integration between construction, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, vendors, and commissioning teams. #LI‑RM1

Major Responsibilities

Specialization & Expertise

• Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, Electrical & Instrumentation subject matter.
• Provides technical consultation support to projects.

Work Planning & Packaging

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.

Material Management

• Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
• Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

• Leads the verification of commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control

• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

Technical

• Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

• Reviews and approves inspection test plans.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Large EPC industrial or power project field engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods and sequencing.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, and power distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules, and specifications.
• Experience managing RFIs, redlines, as‑builts, and technical queries.
• Understanding of electrical testing, energization, and turnover requirements.
• Experience coordinating inspections, testing, and turnover documentation.
• Strong interface coordination with construction, engineering, QA/QC, and vendors.
• Familiarity with AWP, CWPs, IWPs, and workface planning preferred.
• Strong communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career advancement programs, culture enhancement initiatives, and time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].