Senior Field Electrical Engineer

TeraWatt Infrastructure

Field Electrical Engineer leading construction and operation of EV charging sites for Terawatt. Collaborating with various engineering teams and making real-time technical decisions.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on field evaluation, troubleshooting, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in managing multiple projects while ensuring safe and reliable operations in electrical construction and commissioning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering5+ Years Field Experience In Electrical ConstructionKnowledge Of NEC, UL, IEEE CodesExperience With DC Fast EV Charging InfrastructureAbility To Read Single-Line And Three-Line Diagrams

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Hard Skills

Electrical ConstructionCommissioningTroubleshootingPower DistributionField EngineeringMedium-Voltage SystemsLow-Voltage SystemsProtective RelayingClean Energy ElectrificationFacility Electrical Maintenance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationReportingTeam CollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs)Three-Line DiagramsPower ElectronicsBESSSolarWindMicrogridsUtility Interconnection

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseSafety Training Certification

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringField TechnicianPower SystemsConstruction SitesEnergization ReadinessSite DesignAs-Built ChangesField ReviewsElectrical CodesCommissioning-To-Operations Handoff

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate field conditions against approved single-line diagrams, panel schedules, three-line diagrams, and site design
Serve as the owners field representative during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and functional testing of Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE)
Evaluate site energization readiness and make the final go/no-go engineering call
Troubleshoot complex, non-routine electrical and hardware issues on active sites
Analyze field-discovered deviations and as-built changes for engineering significance
Ensure the commissioning-to-operations handoff is sufficient for safe, reliable operation
Interpret and apply NEC, UL, IEEE, and local code requirements during field reviews
Manage field engineering activity across multiple concurrent sites with competing schedules
Report regularly to management on progress, issues, and risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field
5+ years of field experience with electrical construction, commissioning, or startup of medium- and low-voltage systems, including 480V switchboards and distribution equipment
Background in electrical engineering, facility engineering, field technician, power distribution, or comparable field experience
Working knowledge of at least two of the following:
DC fast EV charging infrastructure (200kW up to 1 MW per dispenser)
Power electronics (inverters and rectifiers)
Clean energy electrification (BESS, solar, wind, or similar)
Substations, microgrids, or utility interconnection
Advanced protective relaying and control within MV distribution systems
Facility Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
Comfortable reading and field-verifying Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs) and Three-Line Diagrams
Working familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and local building/electrical codes
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to active construction and development sites (expect 60%+ travel)
Valid driver's license and ability to work on active construction sites, including required PPE and safety training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Performance-based incentives