Construction Field Engineer - Solar

Mortenson; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Solar team, contributing to active management of construction projects, solving problems, and applying basic construction management and engineering techniques. The role requires travel and will involve pre-construction support, submittal processing, document reviews, and site mobilization tasks.

Responsibilities include QA/QC, coordinating meetings, drafting subcontracts, and leveraging standard processes to ensure project success across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction management/engineering or related field.
• Experience on construction job sites preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support.
• Manage submittal and RFI processes through project closure.
• Evaluate and distribute design and engineering documents.
• Prepare site mobilization planning and living arrangements.
• Prepare turnover binders and pre-mobilization meetings.
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities.
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements.
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs and quality docs.
• Manage QA/QC per Project Quality Plan and inventory.
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch lists.

Skills

Construction management

Engineering principles

Blueprint interpretation

Scheduling

Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field

Prior construction site experience

Current driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Field Engineer to join our Solar team that will be responsible for participating in the active management of construction project by problem solving, performing various processes and applying basic construction management or engineering techniques and analyses.

Location:

Texas or Florida

Travel:

This is a 100% travel position; locations may vary based on the project. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support
• Manage submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other programs completely to closure.
• Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents
• Prepare team for site mobilization and research living arrangements
• Prepare turnover binder templates and assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing)
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings
• Manage QA/QC as per Project Quality Plan and oversee inventory process
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver's license
• Ability to independently apply principles and theories of construction management or engineering
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and documents (e.g., blueprints, design documents)
• Basic knowledge of project management principles (scheduling, estimating)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet

A Few Benefits Offered Include

• (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.