Senior Field Engineer, Travel‑Heavy Electrical Projects

Kiewit; Glendale (AZ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC Transportation District is seeking a Senior Lead Field Engineer to oversee electrical construction projects across industrial, power, data center, renewable energy, and heavy industrial sectors. The role integrates engineering, project management, subcontractors, and craft supervision to deliver safe, high-quality electrical installations on schedule.

The position requires leading field engineers, coordinating with clients, and traveling extensively on turnaround schedules.

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.
• 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

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng

Job description

MEC Transportation District is seeking a Senior Lead Field Engineer to oversee electrical construction projects across industrial, power, data center, renewable energy, and heavy industrial sectors. The role integrates engineering, project management, subcontractors, and craft supervision to deliver safe, high-quality electrical installations on schedule.

The position requires leading field engineers, coordinating with clients, and traveling extensively on turnaround schedules.