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Rising Edge Group

Builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure

Field Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonTravel to various job sites is required.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required, or at least four years of experience working in a similar role within the high-voltage construction industry.
  • One to three years of experience in a field engineering or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and safety standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large sets of data.
  • Outstanding problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel to various job sites as required.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
  • Completion of pre-employment screening, including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support during construction, ensuring compliance with project designs and specifications.
  • Review and interpret project drawings and specifications, offering feedback as necessary.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure proper execution of project tasks.
  • Support project managers in maintaining accurate documentation of project progress and challenges.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and resolve issues.
  • Prepare reports detailing project status, metrics, and outcomes.
  • Foster effective communication among team members to ensure smooth project operations.
  • Draft Requests for Information and liaise with clients for clarifications.
  • Attend daily meetings with clients and contractors, relaying project updates and feedback.
  • Participate in developing work packages and determining required materials and resources based on design specifications.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a high standard of quality in every task.
  • Complete and review inspection sheets and safety documents, scan them to SharePoint, and file paperwork in the appropriate binders or files.
  • Maintain daily quality control of field activities, ensuring staff complete the provided quality-control forms, quantified pictures, and Universal Transverse Mercator coordinates as specified in the Inspection and Test Plan.
  • Update the Inspection and Test Plan after field quality-control forms are completed, scanned, and filed within quality-control binders.
  • Assist in capturing and maintaining field-perspective project deliverables for Data Books and Operations and Maintenance Books.
  • Check and update all equipment, trucks, and test equipment on site for the shift, maintaining records with identification numbers, wash logs, and calibration certificates for equipment entering and leaving the job site.
  • Print daily safety documents and timesheet forms for the Foreman, ensure documentation is returned, and enter timesheet notes, employee counts, leave of absence, and equipment information into Time Control.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with project management software such as Aconex is an asset.

About the company

Rising Edge Group designs and builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure for utilities, renewable power developers, and industrial customers across North America. Its projects connect generation and storage facilities to the grid through substations, transmission lines, and the equipment that controls and protects them. Customers hire the company for complete projects covering engineering, equipment procurement, and construction, or for individual services such as testing and commissioning. It also maintains electrical assets after installation, combining field service with the planning and technical support needed to keep facilities operating. Founded in 2002, Rising Edge Group is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

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Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Rising Edge has wider group resources: it belongs to JAVA, a network spanning engineering and infrastructure businesses.
  • Edmonton operators receive overtime premiums: Rising Edge lists time-and-a-half after ten daily and forty weekly hours.
  • Fort Saskatchewan apprentices receive retirement matching: the listed Canadian plan increases employer contributions with years of service.

What critics are saying

  • Emergency crews face unpredictable hours: Rising Edge advertises maintenance callouts with teams ready to mobilize around the clock.
  • The Dow apprenticeship requires long weeks: its Fort Saskatchewan site lists 48 hours and no living-out allowance.
  • Edmonton equipment operators need experience: Rising Edge's temporary opening requires at least three years operating heavy machinery.

What makes Rising Edge Group unique

  • Fabrication follows a certified system: Rising Edge uses ISO 9001 quality controls for custom electrical equipment.
  • Customers retain maintenance histories: Rising Edge hosts test reports, deficiencies, schedules, and budgets in SharePoint.
  • Rising Edge's chief operating officer knows fieldwork: Justin Berube previously worked as a high-voltage journeyman electrician.

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