2026 Dec Grad Field Engineer I

Wanzek; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily per diem

Vehicle allowance

Phone allowance

Travel home rotation

Job summary

MasTec Renewables, a MasTec company, seeks a traveling Inspector to monitor wind and solar construction, ensuring quality per plans and codes. You will report significant issues, document actions, and coordinate with Field Quality Managers across projects nationwide.

The role requires up to 100% US travel, 8–12 months per project, per diem, and monthly vehicle and phone allowances. Prior SWPPP knowledge and QA/QC focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's in CM, civil or mechanical engineering preferred.
• High school diploma with 2+ years in construction.
• Must pass SWPPP inspector program and have SWPPP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect daily construction activities for quality against plans.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements and SOPs.
• Prepare Daily Reports with quantities and resources.
• Coordinate with Field Quality Manager and site management.

Skills

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Documentation

Field coordination

Education

Construction management degree

SWPPP inspector certification

Tools

Construction 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 and phone allowance.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us.

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• 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. May include but not limited to; roads, environmental (SWPPP), excavations, concrete, rebar, substations, transmission lines, underground utilities, wind turbine installation and solar system installation
• 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 to assess
• Ensure all materials associated with installation are in accordance with approved submittals, purchase order, and product data to ensure compliance with job site specifications
• 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 addressed deficiencies 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, scope, and Standard Operating Procedures
• 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: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
• Inspect work and subsequently establish and manage punch lists for work completed in the field for the assigned discipline(s) to support the quality control process
• Assist in managing and maintain production and extra work authorization log, identifying items and their resolutions
• May aid in preparing and distributing daily project updates to necessary parties (POD)
• May aid in the daily validation process of calibrated tooling and capable of determining calibration status of measuring and test equipment
• 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
• Maintain an adequate driving record and demonstrate the ability to maneuver vehicles safely on a MasTec construction site
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• 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 and have working knowledge of SWPPP project management plan

What's in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $65k to 70k base salary/ 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)
• Bonus Eligible

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

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. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.