Electrical Field Engineer

**This position is on site in Albany, New York.**

Join Our Growing Team

CSA provides the ideal place for you to develop or start your career in a fast-paced, diverse environment. At CSA Group, one of our guiding principles is to treat people with respect, and we appreciate diversity in their backgrounds, experiences and opinions. If you think you have what it takes to be an industry leader, send us your resume.

Our Success

For more than 65 years, CSA Group has contributed to developing stronger, more resilient facility and infrastructure solutions. Our experience brings plenty of opportunities for you to expand your skill set, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Social Commitments

One of CSA Group’s most important Guiding Principles is our commitment to contribute to the industries we serve and the communities we live in. This translates into active involvement in a variety of activities and organizations, which provide many opportunities for education and growth for our employees.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day construction monitoring and detailed inspections for Electrical (Power, Backup Power, and Fire Alarm) verifying adherence to plans, specifications, standards, and codes.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive daily inspection reports, Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs), photographs, field books/diaries, sketches, and record drawings.
• Review and process contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, change-order proposals, and contract-claim documentation; conduct change-order and delay-analysis using CPM methods.
• Document and analyze time-and-material and unit-price work; review payment applications and provide recommendations for adjustments.
• Enforce safety procedures (OSHA-30, fall protection, confined-space entry, work-zone requirements); issue noncompliance notices or suspend work for life-threatening safety violations after consultation with supervisors.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Accredited University.
• 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, laboratories, healthcare, pharmaceutical facilities, and research and development (R&D).
• Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification.
• Knowledge of construction inspection procedures, familiarity with laboratory, healthcare, and Pharmaceutical (research and development) projects
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce plans, specifications, design manuals, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in contract administration: submittals, RFIs, change-orders, claims, and payment application review.
• Skilled in preparing clear, concise written reports, sketches, and photographic records.
• Good oral and written communication; ability to lead meetings and coordinate among diverse stakeholders.
• Capacity to identify constructability issues, recommend corrective actions, and promote efficient project delivery.