Project Field Engineer (Electrical)

Lemartec Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemartec Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) to provide engineering information to project teams and support project controls and subcontract oversight. You will travel up to 100% across the United States to support infrastructure projects, coordinating with the Project Manager, craft supervisors, and functional managers.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 1–2 years of construction experience, with preference for Electrical project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 1–2 years of construction experience required.
• Prior experience with Electrical projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings and specifications for industrial construction and prepare field design changes.
• Plan and develop construction work packages for civil and process plant systems.
• Support the Project Controls Manager with cost, scheduling, and estimating activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor daily progress to align with schedules.
• Assist in QA/QC duties and maintain project documentation.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Construction management

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

Document Control Systems

Job description

Overview

The Project Engineer (Electrical) is responsible for providing technical engineering information to the Project Manager, Craft Supervisors, and Corporate Functional Managers to ensure design development and construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions applicable to one or more disciplines. This position also provides project controls support (cost, scheduling, estimating) and subcontract oversight to project construction supervision and craft personnel.

Location & Travel Details

You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position that requires travel up to 100% of the time. You may support projects located in various states throughout the US. Potential project locations may include, but are not limited to, PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA,and WY, with additional locations added frequently as our organization continues to grow.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.

As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny García‑Tuñón, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec’s vertical construction capabilities and serves as a platform for future growth in this space. As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTec’s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base.

With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.

The General Building operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Understand technical drawings and specifications for industrial construction. Interpret design/drawings for crafts installing material. Prepare field design change requisitions and "as build" drawings, as required
• Comprehend subcontract language, scope, terms and technical requirements
• Plan and develop construction work packages for civil and process plant systems
• Understand detailed project schedules including required predecessors and successors to each activity
• Understand quality requirements and industry standards for various construction crafts and perform typical QA/QC duties as required and outlined the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook
• Communications skills in writing and speaking (including technical communications)
• Manage and coordinate both material and human resources
• Support the Construction Manager in analyzing and reporting the daily progress of subcontractors
• Support subcontractors in a manner that adheres to the construction schedule and contract terms
• Facilitate technical approvals by the engineers and expedite design development according the engineering schedule and contract terms
• Coordinate craft production, and release work in a timely manner to meet subcontract and project schedules
• Propose modifications to engineering design and interpreting drawings, specifications and other technical documents for the subcontractors
• Provide support to the Project Controls Manager in standard Project Controls responsibilities (i.e. cost, scheduling, and estimating/re-estimating)
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as QA/QC report, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
• Work to fulfill the requirements identified in the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook
• Adhere to the Lemartec Employee Handbook and Human Resources Policies
• Adhere to the Lemartec Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager as required
• Frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Climb stairs
• Sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate object
• Frequent extended durations performing duties on the work site
• Hard Hat (Company Provided)
• Safety glasses (Company Provided)
• Rain coat or poncho
• Steel toed work boots

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in construction is required.
• Prior experience with Electrical projects is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of the design and engineering of large-scale construction projects across all engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of construction activities, including MEP, material, equipment, cost, and time requirements to perform construction tasks
• Technical engineering and computing knowledge
• Knowledge of codes that apply to infrastructure construction
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, AutoCAD, and Document Control Systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $65,000-$80,000+ / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.