Senior Field Electrical Engineer - Travel Required

Kiewit Corporation; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical

Dental and vision plans

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

MEC is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects. You will liaise between engineering, management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will lead field engineers and coordinates, manage progress, and mentor junior staff while driving productivity and safety across diverse industrial projects. Extensive travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management)
• 5+ years of electrical construction or field engineering experience
• Experience on large-scale electrical construction projects (industrial, power, data center, renewable energy)
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and codes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support installation of power distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, controls, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate RFIs, field changes, and constructability reviews.
• Track quantities, production, and project progress.
• Assist with material procurement, delivery coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Develop and support short-term work plans and project schedules.
• Monitor productivity, costs, and project performance.
• Maintain project documentation, daily reports, RFIs, and as-built records.
• Support forecasting, change management, and project closeout activities.
• Mentor and develop Field Engineers and Coordinators.
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel and craft supervision.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, construction, safety, and quality teams.

Skills

Electrical systems

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Construction Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

MEC is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects. You will liaise between engineering, management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will lead field engineers and coordinates, manage progress, and mentor junior staff while driving productivity and safety across diverse industrial projects. Extensive travel is required.