Electrical Engineer

Duration: 12 months
Location: Chatham, Virginia
Work Mode: Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Act as the company’s onsite electrical representative supporting the Construction Manager, inspectors, and project team.
• Provide daily field oversight to ensure electrical installation activities align with IFC drawings, approved onelines and schematics, vendor documentation, project electrical standards, and NEC requirements.
• Verify electrical installations in the field, including routing, clearances, access, grounding, bonding, and equipment placement.
• Identify constructability issues early and coordinate resolution before they become rework or schedule risks.
• Serve as the primary onsite focal point for electrical RFIs, field questions, and technical clarifications.
• Ensure contractors do not deviate from electrical drawings or specifications without following the formal RFI process.
• Support field installation and integration of EMDrelated electrical scope, including cable tray routing and support, power and control cable terminations, and interface coordination between EMD equipment and station electrical systems.
• Provide field support for temporary or interim power bridge / onsite generation systems required due to limited utility availability.
• Maintain a working, fieldapplicable knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Verify NEC compliance for grounding and bonding systems, equipment labeling and clearances, conductor sizing and installation methods, temporary power and generator connections, and surge protection.
• Maintain accurate electrical redlines/asbuilts based on field conditions.
• Support the Construction Manager by identifying electrical constraints that may impact schedule.
• Coordinate daily with construction management, inspectors, and discipline leads.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and handson electrical construction experience.
• Strong electrical construction support experience in industrial or energy facilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting EMD or large rotating equipment electrical installations.
• Demonstrated experience with onsite power generation or temporary power systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC, with the ability to apply code requirements practically in the field.
• Experience managing RFIs, redlines, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
• Ability to work fulltime on a construction site and communicate effectively with contractors and project leadership.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience on compressor station or similar large industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience with power systems interfaces involving generators, switchgear, MCCs, and protection systems.
• Experience supporting latestage design changes and accelerated construction schedules.
• Prior experience acting as an owner’s field representative.