On-Site Electrical Field Engineer — Data Center Projects

Giga Energy; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to keep electrical construction moving on active data center sites. You''ll write and resolve RFIs, chase design intent, code requirements, and existing conditions so the field never sits idle.

You will own change orders end-to-end, document them, price with the team, and drive to resolution, working daily with Electrical Superintendent, design team, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a field engineer on electrical construction projects.
• Working knowledge of MV/HV systems, switchgear, and UPS.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Experience writing and managing RFIs and change orders on construction projects.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills for field-to-design handoffs.
• Experience on data center or mission-critical facility projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and how RFIs/COs affect project deliverables.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam).
• OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify, write, and track RFIs for electrical scope, ensuring clear documentation of the issue, impact, and requested resolution.
• Follow up with design teams and engineers of record to drive RFIs to timely closure, escalating stalled items.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and single-line diagrams to spot discrepancies, conflicts, or missing information before they become field problems.
• Identify potential change order conditions in the field and document them accurately and promptly.
• Prepare change order requests, including scope description, backup documentation, and cost/schedule impact.
• Coordinate with project controls, PMs, and subcontractors to price, negotiate, and resolve change orders.
• Maintain a change order and RFI log, and report status regularly to the Electrical Superintendent and Project Director.
• Support field layout and installation checks to verify work matches approved drawings and RFI/change order resolutions.
• Coordinate with commissioning and controls teams to ensure resolved RFIs and change orders are reflected in as-built documentation.
• Assist with material takeoffs and procurement follow-up tied to approved change orders.

Skills

RFI management

Change order management

Field engineering

Electrical knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

Giga Energy is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to keep electrical construction moving on active data center sites. You''ll write and resolve RFIs, chase design intent, code requirements, and existing conditions so the field never sits idle.

You will own change orders end-to-end, document them, price with the team, and drive to resolution, working daily with Electrical Superintendent, design team, and subcontractors.