Electrical Field Engineer
About the role
Your Job DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to support construction activities at the Tymochtee and Springwater utility-scale solar sites. This role involves 95% travel as an on-site Field Engineer supporting construction of 10–300MW utility-scale solar PV plants, including per diem and monthly home trips. The candidate must be willing to travel to project sites as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support on-site construction activities with a focus on electrical and high-voltage systems, including collection systems, substations, and interconnection-related infrastructure
- Coordinate inspections and facilitate discussions with local, county, and state Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), particularly for electrical and HV components
- Create and conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify electrical installations are constructed to design specifications and standards
- Document and maintain construction and engineering drawings, including red-line sets for electrical and HV scopes
- Compose and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) between construction teams, engineers, vendors, and long-term project owners
- Review electrical construction material submittals and verify compliance with project specifications
- Hold subcontractors and self-perform teams accountable to their scopes of work, with emphasis on electrical quality and safety
- Assist in preparation of electrical specifications, data sheets, and other pre-construction planning deliverables
- Proactively manage project constraints through collaboration with project management, engineering, and construction personnel
- Maintain stormwater documentation logs and coordinate remediation as needed
- Operate drones to capture construction progress, quality issues, and field conditions
Requirements
- Professional electrical experience in an industrial, utility-scale, or power generation environment
- Experience supporting field construction activities under schedule-driven deadlines
- Experience creating reports, tracking issues, and compiling field data
- Experience working effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with high-voltage (HV) electrical systems, including substations, collection systems, and grid interconnection infrastructure
- Experience supporting electrical scopes on utility-scale solar projects
- Previous experience in a Field Engineering, Project Engineering, or Construction Management role within Renewables or Oil & Energy
- Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, and inspection requirements applicable to large-scale power projects
- Experience operating drones or possession of an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) license
- Experience in a leadership role or acting as an on-site electrical point of contact
- Experience communicating in multi-lingual environments
Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage project constraints
- Proficiency in electrical codes and standards
- Experience with drone operations
Benefits
The position pays $80,000 – $110,000 per year, with the possibility of variable pay. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
Pay
$80,000 – $110,000 per year
Schedule
N/A