Field Engineer Electrical Construction
Kiewit·Full Time·Posted August 30, 2026
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Pay
- $95k – $105k
Support electrical construction engineering and project controls for industrial work with Kiewit MEC in Irvine, with travel and relocation opportunities.
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Job Summary
Mass. Electric Construction Co., a Kiewit company, is seeking a mid-level Field Engineer to support electrical construction projects through field engineering, project controls, estimating, and coordination activities. The position is based in Irvine, with assignments also available in several locations across California, Arizona, Kansas, and Missouri.
Project Details
The MEC Industrial District delivers technically demanding electrical construction work for industrial and infrastructure clients. The role may involve relocation according to project availability, career development plans, and team needs.
Responsibilities
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications, calculate installed quantities, and support layout, surveying, and as-built documentation.
- Prepare work plans, work packages, job hazard analyses, reports, RFIs, correspondence, and project records.
- Coordinate material deliveries, work groups, schedules, subcontractors, and field operations.
- Support safety reviews, toolbox talks, training, cost tracking, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
- Complete plan reviews, production and cost analysis, and material takeoffs for estimating activities.
Required Experience
- At least 3 years of construction field experience, including engineering and leadership experience.
- Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents and identify discrepancies.
- Strong communication, organization, time management, initiative, ethics, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to access active construction sites in varied environments and work overtime or weekends when required.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is $95,000-$105,000 per year. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, wellness, employee assistance, life and disability insurance, retirement matching, and paid time off.
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What similar roles post
Project engineers in California
$96k–$117k
Middle half of 23 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Field Engineer Electrical Construction