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About the Role

The Electrical Lead Field Engineer is responsible for overseeing all electrical engineering activities at the job site, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance work. This role serves as the subject-matter expert for electrical systems in the field, providing technical direction to field engineers, subcontractors, and construction teams. The Electrical Lead Field Engineer acts as the primary liaison between site operations, engineering design teams, and project management to ensure project goals, schedules, and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical expertise for electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems, and associated equipment.
Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to support installation and commissioning activities.
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide resolutions in real time to minimize schedule disruptions.
Lead field engineering team members, offering guidance, mentoring, and technical support.
Coordinate electrical installation activities with construction, mechanical, civil, and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Review design documents for constructability and identify potential conflicts or improvements.
Support procurement efforts by reviewing vendor documentation, equipment data sheets, and technical submittmits.
Help maintain project schedules by planning work, monitoring progress, and mitigating potential delays.
Perform site inspections to verify compliance with engineering standards, project specifications, and electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA).
Oversee testing and commissioning of electrical equipment, including switchgear, transformers, motors, protection systems, and control panels.
Prepare and review test procedures, work packages, method statements, and turnover documentation.
Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Promote and enforce company and site safety policies.
Conduct safety reviews for electrical tasks such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized work permits, and arc-flash protection boundaries.
Identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective measures.
Maintain accurate field records, including redlines, daily reports, test results, and equipment status logs.
Provide regular project updates to site leadership and project management.
Support preparation of turnover packages and final documentation for commissioning and client acceptance.

Requirements

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Ability to work on active construction sites.
Willingness to travel and work extended hours depending on project needs.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet site access requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise
Power distribution
Grounding
Lighting
Control systems
Electrical installation
Testing
Commissioning
Maintenance
Technical direction
Engineering drawings interpretation
Schematics interpretation
Specifications interpretation
Troubleshooting
Leadership
Mentoring
Technical support
Coordination
Design document review
Constructability review
Procurement support
Vendor documentation review
Equipment data sheet review
Technical submittal review
Schedule maintenance
Site inspections
Electrical codes compliance (NEC, IEEE, NFPA)
Testing equipment operation (multimeters, insulation resistance testers, relay test sets, grounding testers)
Code and standards familiarity (NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements)
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Safety policy enforcement
Safety reviews (LOTO, energized work permits, arc-flash)
Hazard identification
Corrective measure implementation
Field record maintenance
Project updates
Turnover package preparation
Final documentation support

Location

Various Locations

Work Type

Full Time
Relocation required

Experience Level

Mid Level
5–10+ years of experience in electrical field engineering, construction, commissioning, or related roles
Proven experience leading field engineering teams on large-scale industrial, utility, commercial, or infrastructure projects

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off

About the Company

TIC Power (TICP) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation that provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force.
Strength in estimating and pre-project planning.
Constructing cogeneration, combined-cycle, geothermal and waste-to-energy generation and resource facilities.
TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.