Solar Site Field Engineer - Southeast Portfolio
About the role
The Solar Site Field Engineer supports the construction of utility-scale solar and energy infrastructure projects across the United States. This is a project-site-based role, with Solar Site Field Engineers working on-site at active construction projects to support day-to-day engineering, quality, and project execution activities. Team members may reside anywhere in the U.S., but are assigned to project sites for extended periods based on business needs, with home trip rotations typically occurring every 3-4 weeks.
Responsibilities
- Cook up inspections and facilitate discussions with local, county, and state Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
- Create and conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify that sites have been constructed to design specifications and standards
- Document and maintain construction and engineering drawings, including but not limited to red-line sets
- Compose and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) between construction teams, engineers, vendors, and long-term project owners
- Hold subcontractors and self-perform teams accountable to their Scopes of Work
- Aid in the preparation of specifications, data sheets, and other pre-construction planning
- Maintain storm water documentation logs and orchestrate respective remediation
- Proactively manage project constraints through collaboration with project management, engineering, and construction personnel
- Operate drones to capture construction progress/issues
Requirements
- Experience working against deadlines
- Experience creating reports and compiling data
- Experience working in a team setting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a technical discipline
- Experience operating drones or possessing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) license
- Experience in Field Engineering, Project Engineering, or Construction Management in the Renewables or Oil & Energy fields
- Experience in a leadership position
- Experience communicating in multi-lingual environments
Skills
- Ability to operate drones
- Knowledge of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) regulations
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
Pay
$80,000 - $100,000 per year
Schedule
Project-site based, with home trip rotations every 3-4 weeks.