Field Electrical Engineer

About the Role

Tenova is expanding its field team for 2026 and is looking for early-career electrical engineers who want hands-on industrial experience, frequent travel, and real ownership onsite. This role is built for individuals who thrive onsite and are energized by commissioning work and solving problems where equipment actually runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the electrical installation, start-up, and commissioning of Tenova-supplied equipment at customer sites (steel mills and other heavy-industrial environments).
• Support onsite electrical installation, including:
• Cable trays
• Wiring
• Terminations
• MCCs
• Local cabinets
• Remote I/O
• Industrial networks
• Read/interpret electrical drawings and verify correct field execution.
• Assist with erection oversight and coordinate with contractors and site teams.
• Support commissioning activities, including:
• Loop checks
• Point-to-point verification
• MCC/VFD checks
• Start-up readiness
• Drive punch-list closure and report progress to the electrical lead.
• Work closely with Project Management and Home Office Engineering to solve field issues safely and fast.

Travel & Mobility

• ~80% travel, often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites.
• Must be able to live anywhere in the U.S. and be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.
• Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Electrical Installation
• Commissioning
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot in real time
• Clear communicator with customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Safety-first mindset in active construction/start-up environments
• Comfortable working hands-on in heavy-industrial sites
• Nice to have: AutoCAD redlines / as-built markups; steel mill or similar industrial exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or close equivalent).
• 0-5 years of experience in field electrical installation/commissioning or industrial projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 base salary per year, depending on education, experience, and geographic location.
• Comp Time: Eligible Field Service Engineers/Supervisors earn 1 hour of paid compensatory time for each hour worked over 40 in a week, subject to supervisor approval, to use during downtime between projects.
• Health & Wellness:
• 80% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term (100%) and Long-Term Disability (60%)
• On-site fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement & Financial Security:
• 401(k) (Roth and Pre-tax) with 5% company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare/dependent care
• Work-Life Balance:
• Flexible scheduling & up to 320 hours of remote work per year
• Up to 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (10 weeks for primary caregivers)
• Professional Growth & Perks:
• Paid memberships in professional associations
• Referral bonuses up to $3,000
• LegalShield legal assistance plan
• ICP Yearly Bonus