Junior Electrical Field Engineer

Location: New Albany, Ohio, United States Department: Commissioning - Semiconductor

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

LotusWorks is seeking a Junior Electrical Field Engineer to support Construction PMs on a large-scale semiconductor fab build in New Albany, Ohio, before transitioning into our Quality and Commissioning team as a Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer.

This role is designed as a two-phase position, allowing you to gain hands-on experience supporting electrical construction activities before taking ownership of systems through quality verification, energization, commissioning, and turnover. You will work across medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical infrastructure, supporting schedule management, field coordination, system readiness, and commissioning activities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Phase 1: Construction Support (Project Coordinator)

During the construction phase, you will support Project Managers and electrical contractors to ensure electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

Track electrical scope against the project schedule, including look-aheads, outage planning, energization planning, and trade partner progress.

Manage submittals, RFIs, and design change follow-up between Project Managers, design teams, and electrical contractors.

Track inspection requests and issues through the project issues log to close-out, including grounding and exothermic weld inspections.

Conduct daily field walks to monitor installation progress, electrical safety compliance, LOTO adherence, housekeeping, and quality observations.

Prepare weekly status reports, open-item logs, and action lists for Project Managers.

Support outage planning, energization readiness activities, and electrical contractor coordination to maintain project milestones and schedules.

Phase 2: Quality & Commissioning (Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer)

Following construction activities, you will transition into the Quality and Commissioning team, supporting electrical systems through testing, energization, commissioning, and owner turnover.

Execute QA/QC and commissioning inspections under the guidance of senior Commissioning Engineers on MV and LV switchgear, transformers, LV distribution systems, bus duct, UPS systems, generators, grounding systems, and cable infrastructure.

Witness and review electrical acceptance testing, including insulation resistance testing, hi-pot testing, relay testing, and breaker testing in accordance with NETA ATS standards and project specifications.

Support energization readiness activities, including pre-energization checklists, punch-list closeout, switching plans, and LOTO coordination.

Generate and track punch-list items and assist with compiling turnover documentation for Owner acceptance.

Support functional testing and integrated systems testing activities.

Assist with energization events, system startup activities, and final turnover of electrical systems to the Owner.

Skills Required

Construction site exposure through co-op programs, internships, field assignments, or similar practical experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Foundational understanding of MV and LV electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, bus duct, UPS systems, generators, grounding systems, and cable infrastructure.

Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and construction layouts.Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E requirements, with familiarity with NETA ATS acceptance testing standards.

Understanding of construction documentation processes, including submittals, RFIs, look-ahead planning, and issue tracking.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; experience with Smartsheet, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM360), or Procore is a plus.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear written status reporting.

Commitment to safety culture and willingness to work in both construction and cleanroom environments.

Exposure to substations, transformers, VFDs, or medium-voltage (5-35 kV) systems through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or field experience is an advantage.Semiconductor, data center, hyperscale, or other mission-critical construction experience is preferred.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Equivalent technical education and relevant field experience may also be considered.

Proof of education, licenses, and certifications required where applicable.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (approximately 50 hours per week, including overtime after 40 hours).

Occasional off-shift, outage, or weekend work may be required to support critical project activities, energizations, and commissioning milestones.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance

Training and Education Assistance

401k Retirement Plan

Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Recognition Rewards

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