Electrical Field Engineer (St. Louis County)

Electrical Field Engineer II

Office Location: St. Louis, MO, Columbia MO, Kansas City, MO, or Topeka, KS

Level: 6+ years of experience

Department: 360 Construction Services

Reports to: Operation Manager

Company Profile

At KAI, our company mission is “Transforming Communities” through integrated design and construction excellence. We are driven by our five core values; we are Faithful Stewards, we Listen to Understand, Give Back, Love One Another, and we Hustle! Our mission and our values drive our culture and spirit.

For more than 45 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction. KAI has played a significant role in dozens of award-winning projects providing Program & Construction Management, Architecture, Interiors, MEP/FP engineering and construction Inspection services throughout the Central Region of the U.S. KAI projects have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities across the country.

Our primary operations hubs are centered in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis. KAI is proud to be an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration.

To learn more about KAI, visit kai-db.com .

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer with 6+ years of experience in MEP consulting, electrical construction, or facility engineering to support commercial, healthcare, institutional, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects. This individual will provide field engineering expertise throughout all phases of project execution, including design review, construction administration, installation oversight, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in building electrical systems, construction coordination, and field troubleshooting. This role requires collaboration with designers, owners, contractors, commissioning agents, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure electrical systems are installed safely, operate reliably, and meet project requirements.

The Electrical Field Engineer position allows for a healthy work/life balance with a 40hour work week, no overtime and no travel required.

Essential Functions

Construction & Field Engineering

• Provide field engineering support during construction, startup, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installation quality, construction progress, and compliance with contract documents.
• Monitor installation of power distribution, lighting, life safety, and low-voltage systems.
• Review contractor work for compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Identify field conflicts and coordinate resolutions with owners, architects, contractors, and design teams.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and as-built documentation.
• Support project scheduling, sequencing, and coordination of electrical construction activities.

Electrical Systems Oversight

• Support projects involving: Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, Electrical service entrance equipment, Switchgear and switchboards, Transformers, Panelboards, Emergency and standby power systems, Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system, Lighting and lighting control systems, Building automation and control systems, Fire alarm systems, Security and access control system, Telecommunications and structured cabling systems, Data center and mission-critical infrastructure

Commissioning & Quality Assurance

• Participate in startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) when required.
• Support functional performance testing and owner acceptance procedures.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents and contractors during turnover activities.
• Track deficiencies, punch list items, and corrective actions through project completion.
• Verify equipment operation and system performance meet design intent.

Engineering & Project Support

• Perform engineering evaluations and work with designers and estimators to develop solutions for field-related issues.
• Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering efforts.
• Support electrical load analysis and system assessments.
• Review compliance with applicable electrical codes and industry standards.
• Provide technical reports, field observation reports, and engineering recommendations.
• Assist with budgeting, cost estimating, and scope development.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a technical liaison between clients, designers, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate project status updates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive technical support.

Qualifications:

Required Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
2. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
3. Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical engineering, MEP consulting, construction administration, commissioning, or related field engineering roles.
4. Design-build and design-assist project delivery experience.
5. LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). (preferred)

Required Skills

1. Strong knowledge of: Electrical power distribution systems, Emergency power systems, Lighting and lighting controls, Fire alarm systems, Low-voltage systems, Electrical construction practices
2. Ability to interpret: Electrical drawing, Specifications, One-line diagrams, Shop drawings, Equipment submittals, BIM/Revit models
3. Working knowledge of electrical equipment installation and commissioning.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. The successful candidate should have working knowledge of: National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), IEEE standards, NETA testing standards, Energy codes and sustainability requirements, Electrical commissioning processes, Arc flash and electrical safety requirements, Building automation systems (BAS), Utility coordination and service requirements
6. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Electrical Field Engineer II and may evolve based on the candidate’s skillset and interests.

KAI provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetics, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.