When you look for a Job, be sure that you get desk time and field time. Most EE's that I work with (including myself), spend at least one day a week if not more at project sites. We call it construction administration, but it is mostly working elbow to elbow with the EC's Foreman working out coordination issues and product application. It's also great to attend site integrated commisioning acceptance. It helps make that project work smoother, and is great learning for the next project. Of course you would do this field task with a senior engineer for the first year or so, until you get the hang of it.
