Construction Field Engineer - Solar

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous 2

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Solar team. You will participate in active construction project management, solve problems, and apply basic construction management or engineering techniques and analyses on site across multiple phases.

Location: Texas or Florida. Travel is 100% to project sites; visa sponsorship is not offered. Base pay ranges from $78,800 to $98,500 with location-based variations. This role offers growth opportunities within a broad project portfolio.

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.

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.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprints understanding

Project coordination

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Interpretation of design docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PM programs

Basic MS Office

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.