Lead Electrical Field Engineer – Substations & Turnover

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

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.