Field Electrical Engineer at CPS/Comtech

The main responsibilities include ensuring that electrical installations at the UPF meet quality standards, adhere to design specifications, and comply with nuclear codes and standards (such as NFPA 70-2014). The role requires staying on schedule, keeping within budget, and possessing a solid understanding of construction engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Department of Energy personnel and interface with CNS Y12 Plant Operations.
• Support subcontractors by coordinating with the Subcontractor Technical Representatives (STRs).
• Evaluate design documents for constructability and conduct material takeoffs.
• Utilize tools such as SetRoute, BPS, TeamWorks, etc., for project management.
• Manage the preparation of quantity listings for field-purchased materials and equipment, initiate requisitions, and conduct receipt inspections as necessary.
• Develop work packages and aid in designing temporary construction facilities using field sketches, ensuring the preparation of "as-built" drawings and other job plans.

Additional Duties:

• Assist in scheduling work activities, interpreting design drawings/documents, and monitoring the installation of equipment, as well as the planning and delivery of construction materials and equipment.
• Ensure adequate warehousing and storage conditions to protect the environment.
• Provide input on specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data to support on-site activities.
• Coordinate with site management on activities that affect contract administration.
• Assist in the preparation of construction estimates, costs, schedules, and budgets.
• Verify that bids from vendors for materials and/or equipment meet specification requirements.
• Facilitate the integration of the construction automation plan with the Project Controls program at the job site, and review project controls documents related to cost and schedule progress.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.

Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to the worksite.

Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience of DOE, DOD and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is required.

Candidates should be self-starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and be able to work well in a team environment.

The candidate should have a good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as NFPA 70-2014, NQA-1 requirements.

Knowledge of environmental compliance standards required on NNSA/DOE projects.

Familiarity with nuclear quality and commercial practice standards is desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent commercial nuclear experience at an EPC Project.

Recent experience as an Electrical Field Engineer or Area Lead Electrical Field Engineer.

Experience in reviewing field drawings/plans of different disciplines and may include P&ID’s.

Developing construction work packages.

Familiar with Power BI Database.

Utilize Project Wise for viewing scoped systems.

Familiar with Quantity Unit Rate Report, Code of Accounts and descriptions.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift