Field Electrical Construction Support Engineer – Contract – Houston, TX

On By Tom LindsayIn Contract, Engineering, Job Postings

Field Electrical Construction Support Engineer 2026-265

Location: Houston, Texas
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Start Date: July, 2026
Assignment Length: 1 year

Experience Required: 5+ years hands-on field electrical construction experience on industrial or energy infrastructure projects

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading Engineering and Construction firm that is managing a power project in the mid-western side of Houston, Texas, who is seeking an experienced Field Electrical Construction Engineer to provide dedicated on-site electrical construction support for the project. This is a one-year contract role, with possible extension, and is focused on project execution support, interface management, and electrical system readiness for a large compressor station with constrained utility power and interim power bridge / on-site generation solutions.

This position is not a design role; it is a field execution and integration role requiring strong construction experience, practical NEC knowledge, and the ability to resolve electrical issues in real time in a construction environment.

Your Role:

  • Electrical Construction Support (Primary Function)
    • Act as the owner’s on site electrical representative supporting the Construction Manager, inspectors, and project team.
    • Provide daily field oversight to ensure electrical installation activities align with:
      • IFC drawings
      • Approved one-lines and schematics
      • Vendor documentation
      • Project electrical standards and NEC requirements
    • Verify electrical installations in the field, including routing, clearances, access, grounding, bonding, and equipment placement.
    • Identify constructability issues early and coordinate resolution before they become rework or schedule risks.
    • Support electrical scope in compressor buildings, E-houses, switchgear, MCCs, grounding systems, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
  • RFI and Field Issue Management:
    • Serve as the primary on site focal point for electrical RFIs, field questions, and technical clarifications.
    • Ensure contractors do not deviate from electrical drawings or specifications without following the formal RFI process.
    • Collect and provide field data (photos, dimensions, conditions) needed for engineering resolution.
    • Track RFIs, responses, and implementation status to closure.
    • Escalate issues that present safety, code, cost, or schedule risk.
  • EMD Electrical Integration Support:
    • Support field installation and integration of EMD related electrical scope, including:
      • Cable tray routing and support
      • Power and control cable terminations
      • Interface coordination between EMD equipment and station electrical systems
    • Verify electrical interfaces do not obstruct equipment access, maintenance paths, or operational walkways.
    • Coordinate with vendors, inspectors, and construction teams to ensure correct installation and sequencing.
  • On Site Power Generation and Power Bridge Support:
    • Provide field support for temporary or interim power bridge / on site generation systems required due to limited utility availability.
    • Support the installation, tie in, grounding, and integration of on site generators and associated electrical infrastructure.
    • Verify interfaces between generators, switchgear, protection systems, and station distribution are installed per design and NEC.
    • Assist with readiness for power transitions, testing, and staged energization activities.
    • Coordinate with power systems engineers as needed to ensure field execution aligns with the approved power strategy.
  • NEC Compliance and Electrical Safety:
    • Maintain a working, field applicable knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
    • Verify NEC compliance for:
      • Grounding and bonding systems
      • Equipment labeling and clearances
      • Conductor sizing and installation methods
      • Temporary power and generator connections
      • Surge protection and protection coordination where applicable
    • Identify and correct non compliant installations before energization.
    • Support a strong electrical safety culture on site.
  • Documentation, Redlines, and Turnover Support:
    • Maintain accurate electrical redlines/as-builts based on field conditions.
    • Ensure redlines are routinely transferred to engineering/document control for incorporation into record drawings.
    • Support development and completion of:
      • Electrical job books
      • As built documentation
      • Test and inspection records
      • Construction punch lists
    • Assist with compiling electrical documentation required for commissioning and turnover.
  • Schedule, Progress, and Change Awareness:
    • Support the Construction Manager by identifying electrical constraints that may impact schedule.
    • Provide field input for evaluation of electrical change orders and scope changes.
    • Assist with coordination of equipment deliveries and installation readiness for major electrical components.
    • Identify opportunities to reduce delays and avoid rework through early issue identification.
  • Cross Functional Coordination:
    • Coordinate daily with construction management, inspectors, and discipline leads.
    • Interface with engineering, vendors, and third party contractors to resolve electrical field issues.
    • Support alignment between base station electrical scope and power bridge scope to ensure seamless integration.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience supporting EMD or large rotating equipment electrical installations.
  • Demonstrated experience with on site power generation or temporary power systems.
  • Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), with the ability to apply code requirements practically in the field.
  • Experience managing RFIs, redlines, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
  • Ability to work full time on a construction site and communicate effectively with contractors and project leadership.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on field electrical construction experience on industrial or energy infrastructure projects.

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous experience on compressor station or similar large industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with power systems interfaces involving generators, switchgear, MCCs, and protection systems.
  • Experience supporting late stage design changes and accelerated construction schedules.
  • Prior experience acting as an owner’s field representative.

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-265 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title and Job 2026-265.

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