Senior Field Engineer - Electrical Systems (Travel)

Kiewit; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical construction projects. This role serves as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The Lead Field Engineer provides leadership to field teams and coordinates across industrial, power, data center, renewable energy, and heavy industrial builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a 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.
• 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

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Construction Engineering

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical construction projects. This role serves as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The Lead Field Engineer provides leadership to field teams and coordinates across industrial, power, data center, renewable energy, and heavy industrial builds.