Field Engineer (South San Fransciso Bay Area) at LS Power Development, LLC

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Field Documentation, Construction Management, Technical Liaison, Compliance Verification, Data Management, RFI Process Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Suite, Detail Orientation, Initiative, Teamwork, Construction Drawings Interpretation, Safety Compliance, Project Coordination, Documentation

Industry

Utilities

Description

Overview About us: Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy transition solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired over 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through LS Power Grid, the Firm has built and operates approximately 780 miles of high-voltage transmission with another 350+ miles and multiple grid infrastructure projects currently under construction or development. Across its efforts, LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are accelerating the energy transition, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised $65 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure. Our Purpose, Mission, & Values: Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset. We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences. Benefits We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more. About the Role: LS Power is seeking qualified Field Engineers to support the construction of large-scale high-voltage transmission and substation projects. The Field Engineer is a full-time, site-based role responsible for managing field-related documentation, assisting the Construction Manager as needed, and serving as the technical and administrative liaison between the project site team and the office-based engineering group. This position works closely with the Construction Manager and Construction Inspectors to ensure project compliance, accuracy of field data, and timely communication of technical information. We are currently hiring for upcoming projects located in the South San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose and Santa Clara counties), with construction mobilization beginning in March 2026. Responsibilities What you will do: Support the Construction Manager with on-site coordination and documentation tasks. Verify contractor-provided information such as field progress, testing results, and compliance documentation. Ensure required contractor site documentation (e.g., bills of lading, test reports, safety forms, training records, permits) is submitted, reviewed, and properly filed. Manage and control construction drawings, specifications, and permit documents on site. Maintain organized logs including RFIs, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and issue tracking. Manage the RFI process and coordinate with engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues promptly. Prepare daily field reports. Assist the Construction Manager and Inspectors with meeting preparation, documentation, and scribing as needed. Provide photo documentation and field reporting in support of construction progress tracking. Serve as the key interface between field teams and office-based engineering or EPC leadership. Qualifications We want you on our team because you… Bring experience working on active construction sites, ideally within the transmission, substation, or utility sectors. Are well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced field environment. Have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and permit documentation. Communicate clearly and confidently with both field and office teams. Understand field documentation requirements such as RFIs, test reports, SWPPP records, and safety forms. Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using document management tools. Take initiative, work independently, and thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment. Hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (preferred). Are willing to be based full-time at a construction site. Physical & Work Environment Requirements: Candidates must be able to access all work areas on active construction sites, travel along project transmission line routes and between substation sites, use digital tools for reporting, and work with standard MS Office software. This role also requires performing tasks common to field management in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

The Field Engineer will support the Construction Manager with on-site coordination and documentation tasks, ensuring project compliance and accuracy of field data. This role involves managing field-related documentation and serving as a liaison between the project site team and the office-based engineering group.