Electrical Field Engineer II (Licensed PE)
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
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.
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer (PE) 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 is a licensed Professional Engineer with 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
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Provide field engineering support during construction, startup, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
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Conduct site inspections to verify installation quality, construction progress, and compliance with contract documents.
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Monitor installation of power distribution, lighting, life safety, and low-voltage systems.
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Review contractor work for compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
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Identify field conflicts and coordinate resolutions with owners, architects, contractors, and design teams.
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Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and as-built documentation.
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Support project scheduling, sequencing, and coordination of electrical construction activities.
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.
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