Traveling Field Engineer - Power & Substation Projects

Kiewit; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer for travel-based assignments across power, energy, and industrial projects. You will work with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely and per project requirements.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical-related field and 2–7 years’ experience. The position emphasizes coordination across disciplines, on-site execution, and rigorous safety practices.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer for travel-based assignments across power, energy, and industrial projects. You will work with engineering, construction management, subcontractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed safely and per project requirements.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical-related field and 2–7 years’ experience. The position emphasizes coordination across disciplines, on-site execution, and rigorous safety practices.