Senior Powerline Field Engineer: Transmission & Substation

Perpetua Resources; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Perpetua Resources is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Field Engineer to serve as on-site technical representative and owner's liaison for transmission, distribution, substation, and interconnection construction activities.

You will oversee EPC contractor performance, coordinate with utility providers, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and lead field activities through energization, testing, and turnover, while maintaining rigorous quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and one-line diagrams.
• Excellent field construction oversight and coordination with EPCs and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC contractor performance for transmission, distribution, substations and interconnection work.
• Coordinate utility outages, testing, energization, and interconnection procedures.
• Ensure construction safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Document progress, manage interfaces between project stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead commissioning and turnover activities through final acceptance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Perpetua Resources is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Field Engineer to serve as on-site technical representative and owner's liaison for transmission, distribution, substation, and interconnection construction activities.

You will oversee EPC contractor performance, coordinate with utility providers, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and lead field activities through energization, testing, and turnover, while maintaining rigorous quality and schedule adherence.