What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Project Engineer position at Novus Technical Services?
Novus Technical Services is seeking an experienced Field Engineer / Project Engineer – Electrical & Controls to support construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities at a Semiconductor Project in Taylor, Texas.
This role serves as a key interface between engineering, project management, and field installation teams to ensure electrical, instrumentation, controls, and communications systems are installed and commissioned in accordance with project requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: starting at $95,000 annually, depending on experience
- Potential eligibility for weekly per diem of up to $840, subject to project requirements and company policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity to work on one of the largest semiconductor construction projects in North America
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Engineering Managers, System Leads, Project Managers, and field personnel to support electrical and controls installation activities
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Ensure field teams have current and accurate engineering deliverables
- Support installation, testing, startup, and commissioning of electrical and controls systems
- Review field modifications and maintain redline and as-built documentation
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to construction teams
- Assist project leadership with progress reporting and schedule updates
- Support turnover and commissioning documentation packages
- Evaluate constructability issues and provide practical field solutions
- Interface with subcontractors, suppliers, client representatives, and engineering teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
- Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction or engineering experience
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Power Distribution Systems
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Building Automation Systems
- Telecommunications Systems
- Low Voltage Systems
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities
- Strong understanding of electrical construction and commissioning practices
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project software tools
Preferred Experience
- Semiconductor facility construction
- Cleanroom environments
- Controls integration
- Tool installation support
- Startup and commissioning activities
- Fast-track industrial construction projects
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work extended schedules, weekends, and fast-paced construction timelines as required
- Ability to travel within the project area and support field activities as needed
- Experience collaborating with international engineering and project teams is highly desirable, including coordination with global engineering resources supporting project execution