Lead Field Engineer Electrical

Job Summary

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Field Engineer Electrical to provide technical and field leadership on complex electrical construction work. The position connects engineering, project management, subcontractors, craft supervision, and clients while supporting safe, high-quality, schedule-conscious project delivery.

Project Details

Assignments may involve large-scale industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, data center, and other heavy electrical construction projects. This is a 100% travel position working on a turnaround schedule; relocation is not required.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable construction requirements.
• Support installation of distribution equipment, substations, switchgear, transformers, controls, and related systems.
• Coordinate RFIs, design changes, constructability reviews, materials, subcontractors, and field documentation.
• Track quantities, production, costs, schedules, forecasts, changes, and closeout records.
• Prepare work plans, daily reports, RFIs, and as-built documentation.
• Provide technical direction to field teams and craft supervision while mentoring field engineers and coordinators.
• Promote coordination among engineering, construction, safety, and quality groups.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of electrical construction or field engineering experience.
• Background with industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, data center, or other major electrical projects.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, construction practices, industry codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, safety, and deadline-management skills.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, changing work locations, and varying site conditions as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness and employee assistance programs, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.

Application

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