Associate Construction Engineer - Power Infrastructure

What they’re looking for

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 2+ years of field engineering, construction management, or inspection experience on power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
• Cross-Discipline Field Knowledge: Developing hands-on knowledge of construction and commissioning activities across mechanical and/or electrical systems in an industrial or power generation environment.
• Civil & Concrete Foundations: Foundational knowledge of concrete construction, including foundations, rebar placement, and formwork.
• Structural Steel Construction: Foundational knowledge of structural steel erection, including sequencing, connections, and field inspection.
• Electrical Power Systems: Foundational knowledge of electrical power systems installation, including conduit, cable tray, pulling, terminations, and grounding.
• Piping & Mechanical Systems: Foundational knowledge of piping system construction, including pipe supports, welding inspection, pressure testing, and system cleanliness requirements.
• Power Generation Assets: Foundational knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, switchgear, and auxiliary systems.
• Codes & Industry Standards: Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.8, NEC, ANSI/IEEE) and their practical application in the field.
• Technical Document Review: Experience supporting the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and construction execution documents.
• Project Scheduling: Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent); ability to read and interpret project schedules.
• Documentation & Detail Orientation: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to maintain accurate field documentation, inspection records, and punch list logs in a fast-moving construction environment.
• Site Assignment & Travel: Ability to perform extended site assignments, including weekly travel to remote project sites or resident assignment during peak construction and commissioning phases.
• Safety & Compliance: This position is designated safety-sensitive and is located in safety-sensitive facilities. Mandatory participation in company drug, alcohol, and safety programs is required. Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Certifications & checks

Background Check (7-year)

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Skills mentioned

Underground fiber & conduit · Cable tray & pathway installation · Component & hardware replacement · Switchgear & MV equipment · Grounding & bonding · Generator service · Scheduling · Scope & change management · QA/QC inspection · Test documentation · Commissioning testing (L1–L5)