Field Engineer - Illinois

CoVolt Power; Murphysboro (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Illinois is seeking a Project Engineer to support field construction teams on utility-scale solar, BESS, and HV projects. You will coordinate with construction managers, superintendents, and project engineers, assist with document control, and help drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role is 100% site-based with home rotations, requiring relocation to project sites across the US for the duration of assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of project management processes and safety regulations.
• Ability to read IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work.
• Strong coordination, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Acumatica, MS Project and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents on all construction aspects of solar energy projects from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
• Partner with project team to prioritize safety, quality, stewardship and communication.
• Solve problems and resolve issues through direct communication.
• Coordinate activities for project execution with oversight from the Superintendent.
• Support project administration to ensure alignment with design, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor progress on the project.
• Support RFI and Submittal processes for the assigned scope.
• Perform contract administration, schedule management, and reporting; investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Coordination

Time management

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Global reading of IFC drawings

MS Office

Acumatica

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Acumatica

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer

Works closely with: Construction Manager, Superintendents, Project Engineers & Project Manager

Illinois - 100% Site based with home rotations

Who We Are

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Department: Operations

Reports to: Project Engineer

Works closely with: Construction Manager, Superintendents, Project Engineers & Project Manager

Location: Illinois - 100% Site based with home rotations

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Position Summary

The Field Engineer (FE) is an entry-level, field-based position responsible for the support and execution of an assigned scope for project construction, from early phases of preconstruction through final acceptance of the project by client. The position works closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers and supports Superintendents.

This position will be based at one of our project sites across the United States. Candidates selected for this role will be expected to relocate to the project site for the length of the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents on all construction aspects of solar energy projects for an assigned scope, from initial notice to proceed through final acceptance by client.


• Actively partner with project team to prioritize safety, quality, stewardship, leadership visibility and communication.


• Constantly solve problems and resolve issues through face to face and personal communication.


• Coordinate activities associated with the overall execution of a project on an assigned scope, with oversight from the assigned Superintendent.


• Support project administration to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.


• Coordination of supplier and subcontractor progress on the project.


• Support RFI and Submittal process for assigned scope of work.


• Specific duties include, but are not limited to, contract administration, schedule management, preparation of spreadsheets & reports, investigation of non-conformance issues and implementation of corrective measures, risk management, safety, and quality control.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldpreferred; equivalent combination of relevant construction, engineering, renewable energy will also be considered.


• Basic knowledge of technical, administration, and management of all phases of project management.


• Basic knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations.


• Excellent mathematical skills, including application, and use in problem solving.


• Must be able to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work.


• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.


• Computer literacy and proficiency using Acumatica, MS Project, and MS Office

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.