Field Engineer I

Overview:

Company Overview:

Why Henkels & McCoy

Join a 100-year-old infrastructure leader committed to innovation, safety, and career growth. You’ll tackle complex, high-visibility projects that keep the lights on for millions—while working with a team that values your expertise and empowers your professional development.

Company Overview

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries. Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy West is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M West is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Position Summary:

The Field Engineer I will contribute to the management of overall project performance and assist in identifying potential stakeholder conflicts. They are responsible for communicating project risks to the PM as they arise and assisting in the development of appropriate risk mitigation steps. This role contributes to the management of overall project performance.

Additionally, the Field Engineer I aids in ensuring that team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with high-performance requirements and congruent with the company's strategy. The ideal candidate will lead by example in an environment that fosters trust and candor, will maintain personal accountability, and will communicate assertively and constructively.

Responsibilities:

- Collect and report field data related to construction progress, resource usage, and production metrics.

- Prepare daily and weekly reports, customer deliverables, and field documentation.

- Communicate field issues, delays, and risks to the Project Manager in a timely manner.

- Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and utility industry standards.

- Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure performance meets quality, schedule, and contract requirements.

- Assist in planning construction activities, tracking progress, and updating schedules using project management tools.

- Support permitting processes and interact with local agencies as required.

- Serve as a liaison between field crews, project management, and engineering teams.

- Identify and escalate any deviations in scope, cost, or schedule that may affect project performance or client satisfaction.

Qualifications:

- 6 months to 2 years of experience as a Field Engineer

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

- In lieu of a degree, at least 4 years of relevant utility construction or field engineering experience is acceptable.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling/reporting software.

- Experience working on electric, gas, or water utility infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.

- Strong understanding of safety practices, environmental compliance, and permitting requirements.

- Must be willing to travel to various project sites and work extended hours when needed.

Wage Range:

$60,300 - $90,400/hour, DOE

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following:

- 401(k) Plan

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

- Voluntary Life Insurance

- Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability

- Paid time off

Henkels & McCoy LLC West is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.