Senior Field Engineer - Electrical Construction Lead Travel

Kiewit; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex electrical construction projects.

You will serve as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of electrical construction or field engineering experience.
• Experience on large industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, or data center projects.
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Electrical systems

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management background

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex electrical construction projects.

You will serve as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.