Senior Field Engineer - Electrical Power Projects

Kiewit Corp; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Corp is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical construction projects. This role acts as the technical liaison among engineering, PM, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

It provides leadership to field engineers and coordinators, driving productivity and contract compliance across large-scale industrial, power, data center, or renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of electrical construction or field engineering experience.
• Experience on industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, data center, or other large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and industry codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

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

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Project planning

Project scheduling

Safety management

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Kiewit Corp is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical construction projects. This role acts as the technical liaison among engineering, PM, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

It provides leadership to field engineers and coordinators, driving productivity and contract compliance across large-scale industrial, power, data center, or renewable energy projects.