Field Engineer I, II, or III (Solar)

IEA Constructors; Duff; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Engineer to oversee quality control on renewable energy projects. This role involves inspecting construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining detailed documentation. You'll have the opportunity to travel extensively across the US, working on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future. With a focus on teamwork and quality assurance, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly influence project success. Join a company that values your growth and offers competitive compensation along with a range of benefits.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Emergency Travel Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 2+ years experience in related construction field required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and ensure quality of work on large-scale wind and solar projects.
• Monitor construction compliance with design documents and quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Detail Orientation

Problem-Solving

Teamwork Orientation

Blueprint Interpretation

Basic Algebra and Geometry

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Construction Management Software

Job description

Overview

Responsible for independently inspecting and monitoring construction activities to ensure completion per the plans and adheres to all specifications and codes required. This position will notify project management of significant issues and complete documentation to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities per project specifications. Employee must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to their specific assignment.

Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. This role is eligible for a monthly vehicle allowance.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect and ensure the quality of work performed during the daily activities of the overall construction on a large-scale wind and/or solar project.
• Determine that construction work is in conformance with the design documents.
• Review tests and inspection reports to ensure that all required tests are completed and communicate all failing tests and/or inspections to the Field Quality Manager.
• Ensure all materials associated with installation are in accordance with approved submittals, purchase order, and product data.
• Perform basic to moderate surveying and necessary measuring to check line, grade and dimensions of roadway, and structural elements.
• Plan and conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC and QA data are properly and accurately recorded.
• Monitor and record all work scope being executed and prepare a comprehensive Daily Report with measurement of daily quantities completed and resources utilized.
• Prevent deficiencies through preconstruction quality control inspection.
• Detect deficiencies and address them in a timely and effective manner.
• Work closely with the Field Quality Manager and site management as the field representative ensuring construction complies with the QA/QC requirements.
• Interface with construction managers to maintain an open line of communication, report job progress, schedules, subcontractor performance, and coordinate the operation of the field through management of field personnel.
• Assist in compiling all necessary information to create operations and maintenance manual(s)/file(s).
• Assist Logistic Management to ensure that the receiving process, inventory process and Standard Operation Procedure is complied with when materials arrive to site.
• Inspect work and subsequently establish and manage punch lists for work completed in the field.
• Assist in managing and maintaining production and extra work authorization log.
• May aid in preparing and distributing daily project updates to necessary parties (POD).
• May aid in the daily validation process of calibrated tooling.
• Utilize construction management software for quality inspections, maintaining quality control documentation, data collection, and inputs.
• May assist or participate in phase gate preparations or presentations.
• Assist the Field Quality Manager with the benchmarking process and job book development and turnover.
• May be responsible to mentor and train Quality Inspectors in their respective duties and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Field Engineer I:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent and 2 or more years’ experience in related construction field.
• Must be capable of completing and passing the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program.

Field Engineer II:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and one to two years’ experience in related construction field.
• High School graduate or equivalent and three or more years’ experience in related construction field.
• Must be capable of completing and passing the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program.

Field Engineer III:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and two to three years’ experience in related construction field preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent and four or more years’ experience in related construction field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety.
• Self-starter, organized with strong interpersonal and written skills.
• Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficient in the use of computers and software packages needed to support the documentation, analysis and retention of quality records.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage tasks independently.
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints and technical procedures.
• Write daily reports and document project activities.
• Effectively collect and record field data to assure activities are conforming to corporate Quality Control procedures.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the quality control program for assigned project tasks.
• Calculate figures and amounts and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field level employees.

Working Environment:

• Willing to work flexible hours and shifts, including overtime and night shift.
• Jobsites work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements.
• Be comfortable with physical work that requires climbing stairs and ladders frequently.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Field Engineer I: Compensation $65,000-$70,000/ year, commensurate with experience.
• Field Engineer II: Compensation $70,000-$80,000/ year, commensurate with experience.
• Field Engineer III: Compensation $80,000-$90,000/ year, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice).
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 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.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.