What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Electrical Engineer position at Tenova?
Job description:
Built for people who thrive onsite, not on Teams calls.
Tenova is expanding its field team for 2026 and looking for early-career electrical engineers who want hands-on industrial experience, frequent travel, and real ownership onsite. If you're energized by commissioning work and solving problems where equipment actually runs, you'll fit right in.
What you'll do
You'll support the electrical installation, start-up, and commissioning of Tenova-supplied equipment at customer sites (steel mills and other heavy-industrial environments). You will:
Support onsite electrical installation (cable trays, wiring, terminations, MCCs, local cabinets, remote I/O, industrial networks)
Read/interpret electrical drawings and verify correct field execution
Assist with erection oversight and coordinate with contractors and site teams
Support commissioning (loop checks, point-to-point verification, MCC/VFD checks, start-up readiness)
Drive punch-list closure and report progress to the electrical lead
Work closely with Project Management and Home Office Engineering to solve field issues safely and fast
Travel & mobility (important)
~80% travel, often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites
You can live anywhere in the U.S., but must be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport
Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane
Profile description:
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or close equivalent)
0-5 years of experience in field electrical installation/commissioning or industrial projects
Ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshoot in real time
Clear communicator with customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams
Safety-first mindset in active construction/start-up environments
Comfortable working hands-on in heavy-industrial sites
Nice to have: AutoCAD redlines / as-built markups; steel mill or similar industrial exposure.
We offer:
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 base salary per year, depending on education, experience, and geographic location.
Comp Time: Eligible Field Service Engineers/Supervisors earn 1 hour of paid compensatory time for each hour worked over 40 in a week, subject to supervisor approval, to use during downtime between projects.
Why Tenova
We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally:
Health & Wellness
* 80% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Company-paid Short-Term (100%) and Long-Term Disability (60%)
* On-site fitness center
* Employee Assistance Program
Retirement & Financial Security
* 401(k) (Roth and Pre-tax) with 5% company match
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare/dependent care
Work-Life Balance
* Flexible scheduling & up to 320 hours of remote work per year
* Up to 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and floating holidays
* Paid parental leave (10 weeks for primary caregivers)
Professional Growth & Perks
* Paid memberships in professional associations
* Referral bonuses up to $3,000
* LegalShield legal assistance plan
* ICP Yearly Bonus
Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenova Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Built for people who thrive onsite, not on Teams calls.
Tenova is expanding its field team for 2026 and looking for early-career electrical engineers who want hands-on industrial experience, frequent travel, and real ownership onsite. If you're energized by commissioning work and solving problems where equipment actually runs, you'll fit right in.
What you'll do
You'll support the electrical installation, start-up, and commissioning of Tenova-supplied equipment at customer sites (steel mills and other heavy-industrial environments). You will:
Support onsite electrical installation (cable trays, wiring, terminations, MCCs, local cabinets, remote I/O, industrial networks)
Read/interpret electrical drawings and verify correct field execution
Assist with erection oversight and coordinate with contractors and site teams
Support commissioning (loop checks, point-to-point verification, MCC/VFD checks, start-up readiness)
Drive punch-list closure and report progress to the electrical lead
Work closely with Project Management and Home Office Engineering to solve field issues safely and fast
Travel & mobility (important)
~80% travel, often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites
You can live anywhere in the U.S., but must be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport
Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane
Profile description:
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or close equivalent)
0-5 years of experience in field electrical installation/commissioning or industrial projects
Ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshoot in real time
Clear communicator with customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams
Safety-first mindset in active construction/start-up environments
Comfortable working hands-on in heavy-industrial sites
Nice to have: AutoCAD redlines / as-built markups; steel mill or similar industrial exposure.
We offer:
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 base salary per year, depending on education, experience, and geographic location.
Comp Time: Eligible Field Service Engineers/Supervisors earn 1 hour of paid compensatory time for each hour worked over 40 in a week, subject to supervisor approval, to use during downtime between projects.
Why Tenova
We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally:
Health & Wellness
* 80% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Company-paid Short-Term (100%) and Long-Term Disability (60%)
* On-site fitness center
* Employee Assistance Program
Retirement & Financial Security
* 401(k) (Roth and Pre-tax) with 5% company match
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare/dependent care
Work-Life Balance
* Flexible scheduling & up to 320 hours of remote work per year
* Up to 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and floating holidays
* Paid parental leave (10 weeks for primary caregivers)
Professional Growth & Perks
* Paid memberships in professional associations
* Referral bonuses up to $3,000
* LegalShield legal assistance plan
* ICP Yearly Bonus
Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenova Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Salary : $75,000 - $95,000