Senior Field Engineer, Electrical - Travel-Driven Projects

Kiewit; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MEC is seeking a Lead Field Engineer for complex electrical construction projects, traveling extensively. You will lead field engineers, coordinate between engineering, project management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

This senior role requires a Bachelor's in EE/Construction and 5+ years' experience on industrial projects, with strong reading of drawings and excellent leadership and communication.

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 large-scale electrical projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Support installation of power distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, controls.
• 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

Field coordination

Education

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

Job description

MEC is seeking a Lead Field Engineer for complex electrical construction projects, traveling extensively. You will lead field engineers, coordinate between engineering, project management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

This senior role requires a Bachelor's in EE/Construction and 5+ years' experience on industrial projects, with strong reading of drawings and excellent leadership and communication.