[Hiring] Field Electrical Engineer @NV5

Role Description

Field Electrical Engineer (Remote) - This position is full time remote based in California. As our Field Electrical Engineer, you will serve as an owner’s representative providing field inspections, construction quality assurance, oversight of electrical testing and commissioning activities at multiple sites during various phases of construction. Tasks include:

• Completion of checklists
• Adherence to established processes
• Identification of code compliance issues and common deficiencies
• Escalation of energization blockers and documenting as punch list items

Electrical systems are varied but include commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure and commercial facility power upgrades. You will actively participate in internal weekly program syncs and work closely with the Project Managers to ensure necessary field documentation and checklists are completed.

• Convey overall project status to clients by means of discussions, presentations, and project reports
• Manage assigned site schedule, travel, communication with Client and onsite representatives and project budgets
• Engage with multiple stakeholder groups while onsite
• Responsible for the effective management of own time and effort
• Frequent travel within the United States to attend site walks and Owners Rep onsite services at commercial customer sites (Approximately 50-75% travel)
• Inspect, oversee NETA vendor testing, and onsite verification of installed low, medium (480 Volt) and potentially high voltage electrical systems
• Assess power transformer testing results - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Oversee NETA vendor testing of both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays
• Verify acceptable cable testing results provided by NETA vendor - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot
• Identify and create punch list of deficiencies observed while onsite
• Oversee onsite activities to ensure compliance with Client processes and procedures
• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting oversight
• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker experience
• Relay calibration and power metering knowledge
• Able to attend customer sites in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of field electrical maintenance experience within engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of commercial projects or similar
• Ability to identify onsite deficiencies and energization blockers
• Experience working with NETA qualified testing vendors
• Proficient with Medium Voltage infrastructure including functional testing of relays
• Ability to work in small teams and coordinate onsite activities during outages
• Experience developing and conveying findings to public or private entities
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Adobe / Bluebeam and Smartsheet
• Must have excellent communication skills

Requirements

• The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional compensation may include restricted stock units, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off