Senior Field Engineer: Travel-Heavy Electrical Projects Lead

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. seeks a Lead Field Engineer for its MEC Transportation District, Field Operations, in the Industrial market.

The role anchors planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale electrical projects and serves as the liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion. The position requires extensive travel on a turnarounds schedule; no relocation is needed.

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

Electrical engineering knowledge

Leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. seeks a Lead Field Engineer for its MEC Transportation District, Field Operations, in the Industrial market.

The role anchors planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale electrical projects and serves as the liaison among engineering, project management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion. The position requires extensive travel on a turnarounds schedule; no relocation is needed.