Field Engineer Job Description

Field engineers are electrical engineers who travel to customer sites to install, upgrade, and repair electrical systems.

Field engineers work for engineering firms, electrical companies, and other industries.

The term field engineer has its origins in the railroad industry, where field engineers were responsible for inspecting and maintaining the railroad’s track.

This later became standard in telecommunications and information technology (IT) industries.

Field engineers can specialize in areas such as: Data Centers: Field engineers who work for data centers can install, upgrade, and repair power systems, cooling systems, and electrical systems.

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Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Field Engineer to work on a variety of projects. The engineer will be responsible for planning and executing engineering projects, as well as providing technical support to field staff. The engineer will also be responsible for maintaining accurate project documentation and records.

Field Engineer Duties:

• Perform technical/engineering duties, administering, coordinating, managing, and directing projects, programs, and operations
• Utilize technical expertise and analytical skills to evaluate, design, and develop equipment, machinery, systems, and procedures
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols
• Maintain constant communication with staff, management, and vendors to ensure proper operations of the organization
• Maintain constant communication with clients on projects
• Manage and direct staff and subcontractors
• Oversee schedule, costs, and productivity of projects
• Oversee quality assurance, safety, and purchasing
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues
• Make recommendations to increase project efficiencies
• Oversee administrative and human resource activities

Field Engineer Responsibilities:

• Takes charge of daily field operations, overseeing and resolving any technical issues, supervising employees, inspecting work, and completing daily reports and paperwork
• Monitors operational performance metrics and reports results to upper management
• Oversees employee safety, assists with safety training and meetings, and responds to work-time loss and workplace accidents
• Performs preventive maintenance, such as oil changes, cleaning, and lubrication
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 2+ years’ field engineering experience
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies, and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Knowledge of building code requirements and scheduling

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company. We are committed to building a team that is reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.