Field Engineer I, II, or III (Wind/Renewables - Nationwide Opportunities!)

Join our team and contribute to building the future of renewable energy. As a Field Engineer, you will travel to various construction sites across the U.S., ensuring projects align with design specifications and meet quality and safety standards.

About the role

This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time, with projects lasting 8-12 months on average. You’ll inspect and monitor construction activities for large-scale wind and solar projects, collaborate with project management to address challenges, and ensure compliance with blueprints and codes. We provide a designated daily per diem, monthly vehicle allowance, and routine travel home rotations from the jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Promote and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect and ensure the quality of work on wind and solar projects, including roads, excavations, concrete, substations, and installations.
• Verify construction aligns with design documents and specifications.
• Review test and inspection reports; communicate failures to the Field Quality Manager.
• Ensure materials comply with approved submittals.
• Perform basic surveying and measurements for roadways and structures.
• Organize daily activities to record QC and QA data accurately.
• Prepare comprehensive Daily Reports detailing completed work and resource usage.
• Prevent and address deficiencies through quality control inspections.
• Collaborate with site management to ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Assist in developing operations and maintenance manuals.
• Support receiving and inventory processes for site materials.
• Create and manage punch lists for completed work.
• Help manage production and extra work authorization logs.
• Prepare daily project updates and validate calibrated tools.
• Utilize construction management software for quality inspections and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Capable of completing and passing the local or state-certified SWPPP inspector program with working knowledge of SWPPP project management plans.
• Experience in related construction fields (requirements vary by level).
• Self-starter with strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in software for documentation, analysis, and retention of quality records.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and technical procedures.
• Detail-oriented to manage tasks independently and collect field data effectively.
• Basic algebra and geometry skills for calculations and measurements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse group of field-level employees.

Qualifications

We offer three levels for this role, each with specific experience and education requirements:

• Field Engineer I:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • High school graduate or equivalent with two or more years of related construction experience.
• Field Engineer II:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with one to two years of experience.
  • High school graduate or equivalent with three or more years of related construction experience.
• Field Engineer III:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with two to three years of experience preferred.
  • High school graduate or equivalent with four or more years of related construction experience.

Pay

• Field Engineer I: $65,000–$70,000/year
• Field Engineer II: $70,000–$80,000/year
• Field Engineer III: $80,000–$90,000/year

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) covering spouses, domestic partners, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
• Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including background check, drug testing, and confirmation of driver’s license status and driving record.