Field Engineer

Location: 100% site based with home rotations

About the role

The Field Engineer (FE) is an entry-level, field-based position responsible for the support and execution of an assigned scope for project construction, from early phases of preconstruction through final acceptance of the project by client. The position works closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and supports Superintendents. This position will be based at one of our project sites across the United States. Candidates selected for this role will be expected to relocate to the project site for the length of the project.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents on all construction aspects of solar energy projects for an assigned scope, from initial notice to proceed through final acceptance by client.
• Actively partner with project team to prioritize safety, quality, stewardship, leadership visibility, and communication.
• Constantly solve problems and resolve issues through face-to-face and personal communication.
• Coordinate activities associated with the overall execution of a project on an assigned scope, with oversight from the assigned Superintendent.
• Support project administration to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor progress on the project.
• Support RFI and Submittal process for assigned scope of work.
• Specific duties include contract administration, schedule management, preparation of spreadsheets & reports, investigation of non-conformance issues and implementation of corrective measures, risk management, safety, and quality control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of relevant construction, engineering, renewable energy will also be considered.
• Basic knowledge of technical, administration, and management of all phases of project management.
• Basic knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem solving.
• Must be able to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using Acumatica, MS Project, and MS Office.