What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Field Engineer position at Kaygen, Inc.?
Job Title: Electrical Field Engineer
Location: TMMK, 1001 Cherry Blossom Way, Georgetown, KY, 40324
Job Type: On-site from Day 1
Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Working Hours: Standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Overtime: Yes, up to 60 hours/week including weekends/Shutdown (25% Overtime)
Travel: Yes, 50% Domestic Travel
Experience Level: 5 years required, 10 years preferred
Interview Process:
- Interview 1: Video interview via MS Teams for 60 minutes (Panel interview)
- Interview 2: Optional
Required PPE: Steel Toed Shoes, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Safety Vests (provided by the client)
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitate electrical building system design, startups & commissioning activities.
- Provide subject matter expert assistance in the review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.
- Possess extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for electrical installations including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
- Work with building construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.
- Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
- Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
- Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.
- Conduct inspections and observations of electrical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.
- Oversee work of electrical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.
- Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to Project Managers.
- Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
- Effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
- Multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is a must.
- 2 years in construction management (Industrial/Commercial Building experience is a MUST).
- Experience in design criteria development for electrical systems.
- Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.
- 5 years in the electrical design field.
- Good organizational, communication, and schedule management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Bluebeam and AutoCAD.
