Traveling Field Engineer - Power Substation Installations

Kiewit; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical and construction support on large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. You will work with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems meet project requirements.

This 100% travel-based role requires reading electrical drawings, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2-7 years of electrical construction or field engineering experience in power, industrial, energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical and construction support on large-scale power, energy, and industrial projects. You will work with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems meet project requirements.

This 100% travel-based role requires reading electrical drawings, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring safety and quality on site.