Field Engineer II (Commissioning)

Wanzek; West Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Healthcare options

Job summary

MasTec Renewables is seeking a field inspector to monitor multiple project activities on wind and solar sites across the United States. The role involves QA/QC inspections, reviewing submittals, maintaining logs, and coordinating with field teams to ensure compliance with design documents and safety standards.

The position is remote with 50-60% travel across the US, requiring strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills to support large-scale renewable projects.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• High School graduate or equivalent with 3+ years in related construction field.
• Must be capable of passing local/state SWPPP inspector program.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect and ensure quality of work on wind and solar projects, including roads, environmental, concrete, electrical, and utilities.
• Review tests and inspection reports and coordinate resolutions for non-conformities.
• Maintain logs and reports: material tracking, test/inspection, concrete, grout, non-conformance.
• Coordinate submittals to align with project and procurement schedules.
• Ensure materials comply with submittals, PO, and product data.

Skills

Self-starter

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

High School diploma + 3+ years construction field experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Construction management software

Job description

Overview

Responsible for monitoring multiple project activities, including inspections of major equipment received onsite, compliance with specifications, procedures, drawings, submittals and ensuring inspections and tests are qualified and complete. Employee must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to multiple specific assignments. Train and mentor lower-level inspectors in their respective duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Location & Travel Details

This position is a remote position with travel 50%-60% throughout the US.

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 solar projects. May include but not limited to; roads, environmental (SWPPP), excavations, concrete, rebar, substations, transmission lines, underground utilities, wind turbine and solar system installation
• Determine that construction work is in conformance with the design documents
• Review tests and inspection reports submitted by inspector identify non-conforming results and help coordinate a resolution
• Develop and maintain: Material Tracking log, Project Test and Inspection list, Concrete and Grout log, and Non-Conformance log
• Coordinate the packaging, review, and processing of submittals to maintain project and procurement schedules
• 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
• Effectively document approved field changes to incorporate into red-line drawings
• Work with the permitting team to coordinate and obtain required local, state, and federal permits
• Work closely with the Field Quality Manager and site management acting 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
• Compile all necessary information to create operations and maintenance manual(s)/file(s) including printing, organizing and updating
• Manage the inventory process as materials arrive to site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
• Inspect the work, establish and manage the final punch lists
• Manage and maintain production and extra work authorization log, identifying items and their resolutions
• Prepare and distribute 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
• Interacts cross-functionally with other Field Engineers, Quality Inspectors, and Project Management
• Utilize construction management software for quality inspections, maintaining quality control documentation, data collection and input
• 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 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 and have working knowledge of SWPPP project management plan

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Zero Injury principles
• Self-starter, be organized and have good interpersonal skills
• Very good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and construction management software
• 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 multiple tasks independently
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, technical procedures and safety rules
• Write daily reports and document project activities
• Effectively manage field data to assure activities are conforming to corporate Quality Control procedures. Ensures the effective implementation of the quality control program for assigned project task
• Calculate figures and amounts and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field level employees

What's in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $70k-$90k / 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) - 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

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.