Field Engineer, Solar EPC — Site-Based (Illinois)

CoVolt Power; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Illinois is seeking a Project Engineer to support solar, BESS and high‑voltage projects. This site‑based role reports to the Project Engineer and works closely with the Construction Manager, Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Manager to execute construction from preconstruction through client acceptance.

The position is 100% site based with home rotations and may require relocation to project sites; extensive field collaboration and proactive problem solving are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; 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

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.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Acumatica

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Acumatica

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power in Illinois is seeking a Project Engineer to support solar, BESS and high‑voltage projects. This site‑based role reports to the Project Engineer and works closely with the Construction Manager, Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Manager to execute construction from preconstruction through client acceptance.

The position is 100% site based with home rotations and may require relocation to project sites; extensive field collaboration and proactive problem solving are