Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical Field Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Brownsville, Texas.

Overview

Provide project field engineering expertise in work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing, and subcontract coordination. Ensure field engineering activities are safely completed and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
Facilitate construction methods and procedures.
Initiate requisitions for field purchases.
Prepare quantity takeoffs for field-purchased materials and equipment.
Verify commodities in quantity tracking systems and other computer databases.
Ensure safety requirements are implemented and followed by craft personnel and others in operational areas.
Verify that tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
Pursue appropriate continuous learning activities.
Develop an understanding of system and area scoping and the drawings required for package development.
Review and approve inspection and test plans.
Coordinate reviews of subcontractor submittals.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
Construction experience at an active construction site.
Heavy industrial construction experience commensurate with the work to be performed.
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to motivate team members and present plans clearly and concisely.
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Knowledge and understanding of engineering systems and startup and operations applications.
Previous commissioning experience.
Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards related to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Leadership skills and the ability to provide technical guidance for testing, startup, and operations activities.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant applications.
Understanding of project workflows, including design, estimating, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication.
Ability to conduct field inspections involving extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms and uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
Ability to lift as required and enter and exit the project site.
Ability to use the appropriate standard-issued personal protective equipment for each assigned task.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the energy, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, mining and minerals, nuclear, security, or environmental construction industries.
Willingness and ability to travel or relocate to other project locations as business needs arise.