Electrical Field Engineer
The Electrical Field Engineer at Confidential Client's subsidiary Axia Electric is responsible for supporting the delivery of complex electrical and process control systems for critical infrastructure projects, primarily in water and wastewater treatment. This role involves engineering calculations, field inspections, construction administration, project coordination, and community engagement to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Electrical Field Engineer to support delivery of large-scale electrical and process-control scopes on water/wastewater and related civil infrastructure projects in the Modesto, CA area. This is a field-focused role that supports construction administration, field inspections, documentation, and coordination between project teams and subcontractors. The position reports to a Project Manager or senior engineer and will help ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality expectations.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering assignments using standard techniques, procedures and criteria to support construction and field teams.
- Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, schematics, and visual aids to support installation and testing.
- Assist with field inspections to evaluate work performed and materials used; document deficiencies and deviations from plans.
- Support construction administration tasks including submittal review, RFI tracking, and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate logistics and meetings for project managers and construction teams.
- Maintain centralized project files (digital and physical) and prepare monthly development and progress reports.
- Compile project information for reporting, funding requests, and client deliverables.
- Attend neighborhood, community, and project meetings as required; assist with community outreach activities.
- Help manage and monitor project budgets and support adherence to cost and schedule targets.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by project managers to support successful project delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- Willingness to work on-site in Modesto, CA and nearby project locations.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- Authorization to work in the United States (this role does not include sponsorship).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 1+ years’ field experience as an Electrical Engineer on construction projects.
- Internships or experience with electrical infrastructure projects related to rail transit, water, or wastewater systems.
- Knowledge of instrumentation, process controls, and electrical systems for water/wastewater facilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common project documentation tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing deadlines across multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; highly organized with strong time-management abilities.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year (DOE/education).
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; options to participate in an FSA or HSA; employer-paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D insurance; Employee Assistance Program; and voluntary offerings such as pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
- Benefits eligibility: available to employees working more than 20 hours per week; limited benefits for employees working less than 20 hours per week.
Location & Logistics
- Primary worksite: Modesto, CA (on-site work required for project tasks). Projects may also require travel within Northern California (e.g., Berkeley and surrounding areas).
- This position does not provide U.S. work-authorization sponsorship.
- Qualified applicants who receive an offer must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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