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Solar Site Field Engineer - Southeast Portfolio

Koch · Harrodsburg, KY · 2 days ago
On-siteEngineering$80k–$100k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Solar Site Field Engineer will support 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.

Responsibilities

  • Cook up inspections and facilitate discussions with local, county, and state Authorities Having Jurisdictions (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

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of construction and engineering practices
  • Ability to operate drones

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 assignments are based on business needs and may change as new projects are awarded and staffing requirements evolve.

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