Electrical Engineer (Field-Based)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities on site.
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards, local electrical codes, and safety protocols.
• Develop, review, and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Oversee and coordinate activities of electrical contractors to ensure conformance with design specifications, safety regulations and schedule.
• Prepare cost and labor estimates, track project budgets, and forecast resource requirements.
• Perform field inspections, troubleshoot electrical issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor electrical contractor activities, assign tasks, and ensure proper execution.
• Prepare, review, and submit technical documentation, such as drawings, specifications, and progress reports.
• Support power distribution design for low-voltage systems (480V and below) and assist with high-voltage systems (up to 13.8kV or higher) as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical/controls engineers, and construction teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Prepare documentation, including as-builts, load calculations, and equipment submittal reviews.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, IEC and other relevant electrical and safety codes.
• Document and report on any safety concerns related to the installation and operation of our equipment.
• Provide training and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Proven experience managing and working directly with electrical contractors on active job sites.
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor & Microsoft Office Products
• Working knowledge of NEC and applicable codes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at customer or construction locations.
• Experience using, programming, and troubleshooting common industrial sensors and controls, multimeter/amp/oscilloscope.
• Experience in ABB & Siemens & Rockwell VFD’s.

Preferred Attributes

• PE license or EIT certification (or in progress).
• Experience with industrial or foundry environments.
• Working with or managing electrical contractors

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Works in Manufacturing & Office Environment.
• Requires the ability to lift 5 pounds regularly with occasional lifting to and upwards of 20 pounds.
• Travel dependent on workload and will be job specific.
• Estimated at 50-80% domestic & internationally in a given year.

Pay

Pay: 100K - 150K paid annually. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.

Benefits

The position also comes with an annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment. Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO M/F/D/V

EOE M/F/D/V