Lead Electrical Field Engineer - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Services Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical coverage

401(k) match

ESPP

Pet insurance

Legal assistance

Safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services in the United States is seeking a Field Engineer to provide planning and technical support to the construction team. The role focuses on resolving technical issues at the work front and managing work packaging and status updates.

You will conduct site inspections, work with WorkFace Planning, and assist with Change Orders, quality control, and project manager tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering or relevant equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of field engineering experience in power generation, petrochemical, or similar industrial projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with engineering, scheduling and project management software tools is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented with collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support, generate RFIs, review specs/drawings.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance and identify issues.
• Plan work packages aligned with project schedule.
• Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, progress, staffing, safety and issues.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and review drawings/submittals.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

BS Civil Engineering

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Project management software

Engineering software

Job description

Position Overview

The Field Engineer provides planning and technical support to the construction team. The core duties will include acting as a point of contact to resolve technical issues at the work front as well as aspects of WorkFace Planning, such as work packaging and status updates. Supplemental duties will arise based on experience and personal aptitude, including Change Order Management, Quality Control, Completions and support for the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee and manage field operations to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and guidance to project teams, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Generate Requests for Information (RFIs) with Clients and/or Subcontractors and track their impacts on project scope, schedule and cost. Review project Specifications, Standards and Drawings from Clients, Subcontractors and Fabricators.
• Site Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, ensure compliance with specifications, and identify potential issues.
• Planning: Understand the Project Schedule and follow WorkFace Planning best practices to ensure the field personnel have the Work Packages to execute in alignment with the schedule.
• Reporting: Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, progress, staffing, safety and open issues.
• Coordination: Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation and monitor delivery and review of documents, drawings, and submittals.
• Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure project deliverables meet the required specifications.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all field activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Education: BS Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering or relevant equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in field engineering, preferably in power generation, petrochemical, or similar industrial projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Experience with engineering, scheduling and project management software tools is an advantage. Strong understanding of construction and engineering principles.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate.

Company Overview

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self‑performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start‑up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early‑stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on‑time, and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award‑winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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