Field Engineer / Supervisor

Accountabilities:

• Lead and supervise field teams and subcontractors during GIS installation, assembly, maintenance, repair, and retrofit projects from 69 kV to 800 kV.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, materials, and other site resources to ensure efficient project execution.
• Serve as the primary technical and operational customer interface at project sites.
• Lead daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA/AHA).
• Coordinate site activities and interfaces among customers, contractors, commissioning teams, and project managers.
• Monitor work progress and prepare accurate daily, weekly, and final project reports.
• Support commissioning activities, high-voltage testing, punch-list resolution, and formal customer handover.
• Review, adapt, and prepare engineering documentation including general arrangement drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, terminal diagrams, mounting details, and bills of materials.
• Convert and adapt European-standard engineering documentation to North American requirements, including IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC/NFPA, and applicable utility standards.
• Identify technical differences between European and North American design practices and recommend compliant engineering solutions.
• Develop and adapt method statements for installation, maintenance, repair, and high-voltage testing activities.
• Prepare engineering documentation for review and stamping by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) when required.
• Maintain complete, traceable, and compliant records of engineering changes and technical documentation.
• Enforce applicable EHS, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and LOTO requirements throughout field activities.
• Manage site quality inspections, audits, and designated quality hold points.
• Verify personnel training, certifications, qualifications, and PPE compliance.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority whenever unsafe conditions are identified and promote a strong safety culture across the site.
• Develop technical specifications and drawing packages supporting North American component sourcing and procurement.
• Evaluate and validate component substitutions when European parts are unavailable or unsuitable for North American applications.
• Support material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and supplier clarification processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers to verify the fit, function, certification, and compliance of selected components.
• Mentor junior field engineers, supervisors, and technicians and provide technical training to customers.
• Share field expertise, technical knowledge, and best practices across the wider engineering and field services community.
• Provide additional support to AIS activities when required.

Requirements:

• Significant hands-on field experience installing, assembling, maintaining, repairing, and retrofitting high-voltage GIS substations from 69 kV to 800 kV.
• Proven experience supervising high-voltage field work, installation teams, and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of both European and North American substation standards and practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, mark up, and revise mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation procedures.
• Working knowledge of Local Control Cubicles (LCC) and secondary/control systems.
• Ability to convert engineering documentation from European standards to North American requirements.
• Knowledge of high-voltage circuit breaker control philosophies and mechanical support structure design.
• Experience preparing procurement documentation, including BOMs, technical specifications, and approved vendor information.
• Strong understanding of quality, testing, commissioning, and turnover documentation requirements.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Experience preparing and validating Job Safety Analyses (JSA/AHA) before work execution.
• Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements for high-voltage field operations.
• Demonstrated field leadership and experience coordinating teams on complex electrical or high-voltage projects.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously at remote project sites and under challenging environmental conditions.
• Comfortable combining hands-on field execution with technical engineering review and documentation.
• Degree, diploma, or technical training in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• PE/P.Eng. certification is preferred; candidates whose qualifications support licensed supervision are encouraged to apply.
• Fluent English is required; French language skills are a strong asset.
• Must be legally authorized to work and travel in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive domestic and international travel is required.

Benefits:

• U.S.-based compensation range of $100,500–$167,400, with geographic differentials of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain areas.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coaching resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions.
• Access to financial planning resources and retirement support.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Remote employment designation with frequent travel to customer sites.
• Professional development opportunities through technically challenging, high-voltage energy projects.
• Application deadline: September 25, 2026.