What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Construction Engineer- English & Korean Bilingual position at Hyundai Engineering America?
Company Description
As a global engineering solutions firm that plays a leading role in the areas of plants, architecture and asset management, Hyundai Engineering is expanding into renewable energy to build a sustainable future. In the area of plants, the company provides total solutions for front-end engineering design (FEED) as well as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Electrical Construction Engineer to join our project. The candidate will be responsible for supporting and managing electrical construction activities, coordinating schedules, reviewing design drawings, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety on-site. This position requires strong bilingual communication skills and the ability to support English–Korean technical interpretation and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage overall electrical construction activities and coordinate project schedules to ensure timely completion
- Review design drawings, specifications, and installation details, ensuring compliance with project standards and requirements
- Conduct quality control inspections for electrical materials, equipment, and installations
- Provide English–Korean interpretation and technical
document translation support for meetings, drawings, and reports - Collaborate closely with civil, mechanical, and safety teams to maintain efficient project workflow
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety codes, quality standards, and on-site safety rules
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth construction progress and issue resolution
- Utilize MS Office, Auto CAD, and project management software
Qualifications
- Strong bilingual (Korean / English) communication and documentation skills
- Excellent coordination and problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office experience (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Auto CAD
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 3 - 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or similar roles
- Strong understanding of engineering and technical communication
- Experience working on large-scale building or plant construction projects
Additional Information
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Weekend work may be required depending on the project schedule
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the essential functions typically require sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, handling tools or controls, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and include the physical ability to navigate active job sites and construction areas Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a variety of environments ranging from the office to construction sites, which may involve working near moving mechanical parts, equipment, or machinery on rough or uneven surfaces, and exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, odors, gas, oils, fumes, extreme temperatures, or heights. May occasionally be exposed to inclement or hazardous conditions, including but not limited to inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises and travel; requiring moderate physical activities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified and it is not a contract express or implied. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.