Electrical Engineer III - VA

Role Summary
The Field Electrical Engineer plays a vital role in providing on-site electrical support during construction of a large industrial compressor station. This position involves execution-phase support, interface management, and ensuring electrical system readiness in a dynamic construction environment. The engineer will coordinate with multiple teams to ensure electrical installations comply with project standards and NEC regulations, facilitating seamless integration of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the owner’s on-site electrical representative, supporting construction management, inspectors, and project teams.
• Oversee daily electrical installation activities to ensure adherence to IFC drawings, schematics, vendor documentation, project standards, and NEC requirements.
• Verify field electrical installations, including routing, grounding, bonding, equipment placement, and clearance verification.
• Identify constructability issues early and coordinate resolution to mitigate rework and schedule risks.
• Manage electrical RFIs, field questions, and technical clarifications, ensuring deviations follow formal processes and tracking issue resolution to completion.
• Support installation and integration of EMD-related electrical scope, including cable tray routing and interface coordination.
• Provide field support for temporary or interim power systems, including generators and power bridges, ensuring proper installation, grounding, and integration.
• Maintain NEC compliance, verifying grounding, equipment labeling, conductor sizing, and temporary power connections, and supporting a strong electrical safety culture.
• Maintain accurate redlines, as-builts, and documentation such as electrical punch lists, test records, and turnover packages.
• Support schedule management by identifying electrical constraints, evaluating change orders, and coordinating equipment readiness.
• Coordinate daily with construction teams, vendors, engineering, and subcontractors to resolve electrical issues and ensure project alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with hands-on electrical construction experience.
• Practical experience supporting electrical installations in industrial or energy facility projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EMD or large rotating equipment electrical systems.
• Experience with temporary power systems and on-site power generation.
• Working knowledge of NEC, with ability to apply code requirements field-wide.
• Proven track record managing RFIs, redlines, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
• Ability to work full-time on a construction site and effectively communicate with contractors, inspectors, and project leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve electrical issues in real-time.
• Valid work authorization to work in the country of employment.

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 - $53.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.