Lead Electrical Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation lead to provide technical leadership for all electrical construction scopes, including underground systems, cable installation, substations, and power distribution. You will coordinate field engineering, tracking quantities, resolving technical issues, and supporting turnover with QA/QC and commissioning teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant EPC field experience, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of electrical construction methods and sequencing.
• Experience with RFIs, redlines, as‑builts, and technical queries.

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge and expertise in Electrical & Instrumentation disciplines.
• Coordinates construction drawings, schedules and temporary facilities.
• Initiates field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs.
• Coordinates inspections, testing, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Electrical construction

Field engineering coordination

Project coordination

Inspection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, Electrical & Instrumentation subject matter.
• Provides technical consultation support to projects.
• 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.
• Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
• Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
• Leads the verification of commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.
• 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

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].