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Traveling Electrical Field Engineer - Oil, Gas, and Chemical

Kiewit

Baton Rouge, LA · Posted October 4, 2026

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About the job

Requisition ID: 179374

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy District

Department: Field Operations

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Electrical Construction Field Engineer, you will be the primary electrical engineering lead on the EPC project to the Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC) market; you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all electrical field engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Your main functions will include electrical planning and scheduling, contract administration, and electrical progress and financial reporting. You will play an integral role in the overall execution of electrical installation on complex, industrial and OGC electrical projects. Including responsibilities such as electrical procurement, multi-discipline design problems, coordination with the client and the design/engineering team, and other project issues.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy was established to better serve the diverse and expanding energy market. Kiewit Energy provides cohesive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. Early Contract Involvement presence offering clients long-term relationships, providing integrated schedules, realistic construction estimates, and construction driven execution planning.

Location

We have projects across the United States, in large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate anywhere in the country, as frequently as business needs require.

Responsibilities

You will support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by the supervisor, reviewing proposals/specifications, drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, and attend pre-bid investigation meetings.

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.

• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.

• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.

• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).

• In this position you will also learn how to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.

• Preparing work plans, assuring quality control, managing, and tracking costs and materials, scheduling equipment, administering safety programs and maintaining exceptional owner relations.

• Partner with Superintendents, Field Engineers, and craft on project within electrical discipline. Provide mentoring and strong leadership for a team of Electrical Field, and Field Engineers

Qualifications

Graduated with a degree in Construction Management or related degree

• At least 3 years of electrical construction experience

• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.

• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code

• Broad knowledge and ability to understand project scheduling and cost control, and to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings.

• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with SureTrak, Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Pro Log and/or Primavera “P6” is a plus.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Strong work ethic – Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

• The ability to travel and/or relocate as required.

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Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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