SITE ENGINEER

Electrical site engineers leverage their management and engineering skills to provide hands-on guidance for construction projects. Companies tend to hire applicants with at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, as well as the following skills:

Electrical design - because this role is central to the design of electrical systems and components, a background in electrical design and specifications is one of the most important skills

Team leadership - electrical site engineers provide on-site guidance to contractors and other personnel, successfully directing and overseeing team members activities

Project management - for planning and executing large-scale projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Problem-solving skills - because elements can change over the course of a project's lifecycle, electrical site engineers need to rapidly adapt and solve problems

Budgeting skills - to develop material and manpower estimates for projects

Communication skills - to effectively communicate with construction managers, architects, and other engineers throughout a project's development and execution