Traveling Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Engineer

Job Description

This Field Engineer position supports construction projects across the country, with a focus on electrical systems within the construction and oil and gas sectors. The role involves working onsite for extended rotations, ensuring that field engineering activities are executed safely, accurately, and in alignment with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite at construction projects across the country, supporting day-to-day field engineering activities.
• Apply field engineering practices to support construction and electrical work, particularly within the oil and gas sector.
• Coordinate with onsite teams to ensure that construction and electrical tasks follow project specifications and standards.
• Monitor field conditions and report any issues, risks, or deviations from plans to the appropriate project personnel.
• Support the implementation of construction plans, ensuring that work progresses according to schedule and quality expectations.
• Assist with technical problem-solving in the field, helping resolve construction or electrical issues as they arise.
• Document field activities and maintain accurate records related to construction and engineering work.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by following site safety procedures and promoting safe work practices.

Essential Skills

• Experience working as a Field Engineer on construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction practices and field engineering processes.
• Understanding of electrical systems in a construction environment.
• Experience working on projects in the oil and gas sector.
• Ability to work onsite for extended periods on a rotational schedule.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with onsite teams and reporting field conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or training as a Field Engineer.
• Experience supporting both construction and electrical work in field environments.
• Familiarity with field operations in oil and gas projects.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite at construction project locations across the country. The schedule follows a rotational pattern of three weeks on and one week off. The company provides lodging during onsite rotations and offers a daily per diem of $65. The work takes place in active construction environments, often within the oil and gas sector, requiring adaptability to changing site conditions and adherence to site safety practices.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colwich, KS.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Colwich,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.