Travel Field Engineer: Power & Substation Systems

Kiewit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is hiring a Field Engineer to provide technical and construction support for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. The role collaborates with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely and per project requirements.

This is a 100% travel-based position that requires extensive travel; relocation is not required. The Field Engineer will work across disciplines and oversee field execution from planning to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related engineering field is required.
• 2–7 years of electrical construction or field engineering experience in power/industrial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, substations, grounding, and equipment installation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams for field execution.
• Support installation of substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, grounding systems, and cable infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical work with civil, structural, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Assist with work planning, scheduling, material management, RFIs, change orders, and progress tracking.
• Conduct field inspections, quality verification, testing, startup, and turnover activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through participation in JHAs, toolbox talks, and safety audits.
• Provide technical support to field supervision and subcontractors while resolving construction challenges.
• Assist craft supervision with resolving field installation challenges and constructability issues.
• Coordinate electrical work activities with other disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
• Support commissioning, testing, energization, and startup activities.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Kiewit is hiring a Field Engineer to provide technical and construction support for large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. The role collaborates with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely and per project requirements.

This is a 100% travel-based position that requires extensive travel; relocation is not required. The Field Engineer will work across disciplines and oversee field execution from planning to