Senior Electrical Field Engineer (on-site)

About the role

Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning services to communities across the nation. Guided by our mission: simplify solutions and passionately design the future; we partner with clients to turn complex challenges into meaningful, lasting impact.
The Senior Electrical Field Engineer is responsible for applying diversified knowledge of engineering and construction in broad areas of assignments and related fields. This role will be based onsite in Mojave, California, with occasional travel to ISG’s Cleveland, Ohio office throughout the year. Work requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of specialized fields, related sciences, and/or disciplines. Involves coordinating the work of design engineers and construction teams.
ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Will interface with clients, construction contractors, electricians, construction managers, and other site engineering
May interface with vendors and equipment manufacturers for delivery schedules and installation requirements
Tracks construction progress and answers field questions about design
Familiar with other disciplines related to substation construction
Reviews work of the project design team
Performs field measurements independently
Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to the building code is required
Assumes responsibility for engineering field changes and answering questions
Coordinates work of his/her discipline with other disciplines
May be asked to make recommendation and/or decisions on unusual or complicated issues
May prepare or review construction budgets
Performs and directs construction support/management on large/complex projects
May direct construction observation of others
May assist in the education and development of design staff and acts as a resource for design/construction questions

8+ years of previous consulting or facilities engineering/design experience required with minimum of 2+ years of onsite construction experience
Valid Drivers’ License required
Must have knowledge of applicable building codes, National Electrical Code, and National Electric Safety Code
Must keep current on the “state of the art” in their construction specialty through review of periodicals and continuing education
Comfortable and experienced in coordinating with power providers and utilities
Strong knowledge in power equipment and substations systems
Familiar with overhead transmission and distribution construction
Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, scheduling, and constructability
Proficient in the use of computer for design and understand Autodesk (Revit, Navisworks) operations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the client
Integrity, sense of responsibility, independent judgment
Ability to delegate tasks and duties
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Proficient in the PC/windows environment with experience in e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, etc