What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer - National Travel position at Interstates Companies?
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Come join this exciting opportunity to be a Field Engineer at Interstates. This position means quite a bit to Interstates success. You will have the opportunity to work on projects through out the US. In addtiion to working with our Engineering and Construction field team members, to deliver on project success. If you want to JUMPSTART your career at a place that cares about your goals, learn all aspects of the electrical construction industry, and be taken care of by a company that care....look no further. APPLY TODAY!
About us:Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal lifeas well as work-life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
- Weekly Per Diem
- 401(k) to help you plan for your future
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
- PTO so you can focus on you
- At Interstates, we want you to use PTO and enjoy a great work life balance.
- Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
- Established Career Paths to help plan your future
- This position has a unique opportunity to take the path that makes the most sense for you. Whether that is engineering or project management or something else. You future will be bright, with options that meet your long term needs.
- Career Coaches that are focused on your success
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical liaison between engineering and construction groups
- Assist construction staff and project engineer in validating the project design, through the management and resolution of any project discrepancies or issues
- Validate project design to actual field conditions, equipment requirements, etc.
- Cross-check and verify project design documents to eliminate design discrepancies
- Review equipment submittals and validate alignment with project design
- Assist engineering in gathering field information/data to complete design as necessary
- Ensure project design database (InterTrak) is maintained and appropriately reflects the current project scope.
- Assist field construction teams in implementing and meeting project specifications requirements
- Ensure installation details meet manufacturers requirements on electrical gear installations, etc.
- Verify electrical equipment compliance with shop drawings and project requirements, as it arrives at project location.
- Assist with 3D/BIM model coordination and documenting "as-built" information
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another ABET accredited engineering program in a similar field
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Able to track and organize project and information
- Able to interpret and read documents, such as blueprints, technical manuals, etc.
- Able to prioritize work and deal with stress
Travel:
This position is part of our national traveling team and may be located at job sites throughout the United States. Expect up to 100% travel at various project locations across the United States.
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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.