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Electrical Lead Field Engineer - Power
Location:
Lenexa, KS, US Brownsville, TX, US Fairfield, TX, US Jackson, MS, US Vicksburg, MS, US Lake Charles, LA, US Beaumont, TX, US The Woodlands, TX, US Greenville, MS, US Little Rock, AR, US Vickburg, MS, US
Requisition ID: 181331
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: TIC Power District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
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.
District Overview
TIC is proud to serve as an EPC contractor on various Entergy projects. In this role, you will contribute to these projects and join a team committed to delivering innovative power solutions that will benefit communities for generations. With multiple projects underway, you can expect stability and continuous opportunities for growth.
Location
Various Locations
We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
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 submittals.
- 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.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Typically 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
- Strong understanding of electrical power systems, protection schemes, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and engineering specifications.
- Experience with testing equipment such as multimeters, insulation resistance testers, relay test sets, and grounding testers.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards: NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- 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.
Other 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.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
At TIC, we only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best. We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, you'll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.
Whether it's cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.
If you want a career that can make an impact, look no further.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.
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