What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Field Engineer (IN) position at Excel Engineering, Inc.?
Description
Electrical Field Engineer
Large-Scale Life Science Project
Location:
Indianapolis, IN (full-time during construction & commissioning)
About Us:
Since 1990, Excel Engineering has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing engineering solutions to achieve our clients’ business objectives. We offer full service Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad.
Position Summary:
Excel Engineering is seeking an electrical field engineer to help support the Owner’s Electrical team by performing daily field verification, documentation control, and technical coordination for all electrical, instrumentation, and low-voltage systems in a new GMP manufacturing facility.
Excel Engineering is focused on cultivating a high performing culture where a service-oriented approach, continuous improvement, and goal orientation are valued. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment, Excel Engineering is for you!
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account with company match
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible work schedule
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily structured field walkdowns with iPad/Bluebeam or Procore to verify:
– Conduit & cable tray installation, supports, and segregation
– Correct cable pulling, terminations, labeling, and torque values
– Installation of instruments, junction boxes, and local panels per loop drawings
– Hazardous-area fittings, seals, and grounding details - Generate field sketches, red-line drawings, and photo-documented punch lists
- Track and expedite resolution of electrical NCRs and RFIs in Procore
- Witness contractor continuity/megger testing and pre-energization checks
- Update cable schedules, panel schedules, and single-line markups in real time
- Participate in weekly electrical coordination meetings and safety walkdowns
- Assist senior Owner’s Rep with FAT/SAT preparation and loop-check planning
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- 4–7 years of field experience on industrial or pharma projects (internships count)
Required Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and NFPA 70E
- Hands-on experience reading P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical installation details
- Proficient in Bluebeam Revu, Procore, and Microsoft Office
- Comfortable working at heights, wearing PPE, and walking large construction sites daily
- Excellent written and verbal communication (daily reports, emails, meeting minutes)
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT certification or progress toward PE
- Previous GMP or cleanroom project experience
- Familiarity with ETAP/SKM or Revit/Navisworks
Excel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.