What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: The Field Electrical Engineer will provide dedicated on-site electrical construction support. The role is focused on execution-phase support, interface management, and electrical system readiness for a large compressor station with constrained utility power and interim power bridge / on-site generation solutions. This position is not a design role. It is a field-execution and integration role requiring strong construction experience, practical NEC knowledge, and the ability to resolve electrical issues in real time in a construction environment.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Electrical Construction Support (Primary Function)
Act as the owner's on-site electrical representative supporting the Construction Manager, inspectors, and project team.
Provide daily field oversight to ensure electrical installation activities align with:
IFC drawings
Approved one-lines and schematics
Vendor documentation
Project electrical standards and NEC requirements
Verify electrical installations in the field, including routing, clearances, access, grounding, bonding, and equipment placement.
Identify constructability issues early and coordinate resolution before they become rework or schedule risks.
Support electrical scope in compressor buildings, E-houses, switchgear, MCCs, grounding systems, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
RFI and Field Issue Management:
Serve as the primary on-site focal point for electrical RFIs, field questions, and technical clarifications.
Ensure contractors do not deviate from electrical drawings or specifications without following the formal RFI process.
Collect and provide field data (photos, dimensions, conditions) needed for engineering resolution.
Track RFIs, responses, and implementation status to closure.
Escalate issues that present safety, code, cost, or schedule risk.
EMD Electrical Integration Support:
Support field installation and integration of EMD-related electrical scope, including:
Cable tray routing and support
Power and control cable terminations
Interface coordination between EMD equipment and station electrical systems
Verify electrical interfaces do not obstruct equipment access, maintenance paths, or operational walkways.
Coordinate with vendors, inspectors, and construction teams to ensure correct installation and sequencing.
On-Site Power Generation and Power Bridge Support:
Provide field support for temporary or interim power bridge / on-site generation systems required due to limited utility availability.
Support the installation, tie-in, grounding, and integration of on-site generators and associated electrical infrastructure.
NEC Compliance and Electrical Safety:
Maintain a working, field-applicable knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Verify NEC compliance for:
Grounding and bonding systems
Equipment labeling and clearances
Conductor sizing and installation methods
Temporary power and generator connections
Surge protection and protection coordination where applicable
Identify and correct non-compliant installations before energization.
Support a strong electrical safety culture on site.
Documentation, Redlines, and Turnover Support:
Maintain accurate electrical redlines/as-builts based on field conditions.
Ensure redlines are routinely transferred to engineering/document control for incorporation into record drawings.
Support development and completion of:
Electrical job books
As-built documentation
Test and inspection records
Construction punch lists
Assist with compiling electrical documentation required for commissioning and turnover.
Schedule, Progress, and Change Awareness:
Support the Construction Manager by identifying electrical constraints that may impact schedule.
Provide field input for evaluation of electrical change orders and scope changes.
Assist with coordination of equipment deliveries and installation readiness for major electrical components.
Identify opportunities to reduce delays and avoid rework through early issue identification.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Coordinate daily with construction management, inspectors, and discipline leads.
Interface with engineering, vendors, and third-party contractors to resolve electrical field issues.
Support alignment between base station electrical scope and power bridge scope to ensure seamless integration.
Verify interfaces between generators, switchgear, protection systems, and station distribution are installed per design and NEC.
Assist with readiness for power transitions, testing, and staged energization activities.
Coordinate with power systems engineers as needed to ensure field execution aligns with the approved power strategy.
This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong electrical construction support experience in industrial or energy facilities.
Demonstrated experience supporting EMD or large rotating equipment electrical installations.
Demonstrated experience with on-site power generation or temporary power systems.
Previous experience on compressor station or similar large industrial infrastructure projects.
Experience with power systems interfaces involving generators, switchgear, MCCs, and protection systems.
Experience supporting late-stage design changes and accelerated construction schedules.
Prior experience acting as an owner's field representative.
Working knowledge of NEC, with the ability to apply code requirements practically in the field.
Experience managing RFIs, redlines, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
Ability to work full-time on a construction site and communicate effectively with contractors and project leadership.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.
We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.
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