Field Engineer
About the role
Join a dynamic team as a Field Engineer responsible for coordinating construction activities for a utility-scale wind farm project. You will play a pivotal role in the electrical construction process, including trenching, laying AC/DC collection lines, inverter work, and more.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe operations on the job site and oversee the proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Aid in planning, organizing, and monitoring construction activities, including schedule management and reporting.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections to ensure compliance with the project scope and maintain accurate QA/QC logs.
- Assist with cost control by monitoring project logs, addressing scope gaps, and preparing change orders.
- Manage materials by tracking deliveries, inspecting for compliance, and requisitioning supplies as needed.
- Monitor subcontractor work and communicate progress to owner’s representatives.
- Provide administrative assistance, including tracking and submitting credit card receipts, time cards, and new hire packets.
- Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with subcontractors, office staff, and engineering teams.
- Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to various job sites.
- Be willing to travel extensively and work approximately 70 hours per week during construction season.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or equivalent education and experience.
- Prior construction experience, including internships.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with commercial construction and construction management.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and perform inspections.
- Strong project management skills and familiarity with GPS locating technology.
Work Environment
The Field Engineer position is entirely outdoor-based, requiring presence on the job site throughout the project duration. Expect to work in various weather conditions, from extreme cold to rain and heat. The role involves extensive travel, with accommodations in hotels, motels, or temporary lodging. You will work approximately 60-70 hours per week, including Saturdays, with scheduled rotations allowing for time off.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling City, TX.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $38.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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