Senior Field Engineer – Lead, Travel-Heavy Electrical Projects

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical projects.

The role serves as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, and craft supervision to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on large-scale industrial projects. The position involves 100% travel on a turnaround schedule with extensive travel; relocation is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical/Construction discipline.
• 5+ years of electrical construction or field engineering experience.
• Experience on industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, data center, or large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and codes/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

Reading drawings & specs

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. is seeking a Lead Field Engineer to support planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical projects.

The role serves as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, and craft supervision to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on large-scale industrial projects. The position involves 100% travel on a turnaround schedule with extensive travel; relocation is not required.