Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Construction Site

Job ID: (phone number removed)

Location: Liberty, NC 27298

Pay Rate:$75-$90/hour

Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays, and more.

Type of hire: Contract, long-term with ongoing potential.

Travel: 10% (US)

Position Summary:

E&F needs an Electrical Field Engineer to support projects.

Position Responsibilities :

Facilitate electrical building system startups & commissioning activities.

Provide subject matter expert assistance in the review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.

Extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for mechanical installations including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety

Possess extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).

Work with building construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.

Coordination of weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.

Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.

Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.

Conduct inspections and observations of mechanical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.

Oversee work of mechanical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.

Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to Project Managers.

Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.

Ability to effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.

Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.

Position Requirements :

Level of experience 5-10 years

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

2+ years in construction management.

Experience in design criteria development for mechanical systems.

Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.

5+ years in mechanical design field.

Good organizational skills, communication skills, schedule management skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Bluebeam, AutoCAD

Multidiscipline background (civil, electrical, etc)

Toyota Kanban experience

GTA Questions :

Can you share a few examples of completed brownfield/greenfield construction projects you took part in?

On a scale from 1-10 (10 being an expert), please rate your knowledge and experience with the following:

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

What pay rate are you looking for? (Please provide a pay range or figure vs. "negotiable )

Are you currently working? If not, please provide your last date of employment.

Why are you looking to leave (or why did you leave) your most recent employer?

What is the best time to reach you?

Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings (after 5pm)

Do you prefer call, text, or e-mail communications?

Do you require a work visa sponsorship? If you currently have sponsorship, other than a TN visa, please state the type of sponsorship and when it will expire.

Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.

REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:

If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.