About this role
Built for people who thrive onsite, not on Teams calls. Tenova is expanding its field team for 2026 and looking for early-career electrical engineers who want hands-on industrial experience, frequent travel, and real ownership onsite. If you’re energized by commissioning work and solving problems where equipment actually runs, you’ll fit right in.
- What you’ll do You’ll support the electrical installation, start-up, and commissioning of Tenova-supplied equipment at customer sites (steel mills and other heavy-industrial environments).
- You will: Support onsite electrical installation (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 (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 (important) ~80% travel , often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites You can live anywhere in the U.S., but must be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane What we’re looking for Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or close equivalent) 0–5 years of experience in field electrical installation/commissioning or industrial projects Ability to read electrical drawings and 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.
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.
Why Tenova We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally: 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 Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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