Field Engineer – Solar & Storage Projects

CoVolt Power; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power, a leading utility-scale EPC specializing in solar and battery energy storage, is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support construction scope across assigned projects. This site-based role requires relocation to project sites nationwide and close collaboration with Project Engineers, Superintendents, and the project team to ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule completion.

Recent graduates or students pursuing a degree in construction management or engineering are

Qualifications

• Recent grad or working toward bachelor's degree in construction management or related field with graduation by June 2027.
• Previous internship in construction, engineering, or renewable energy preferred.
• Ability to read IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Experience with project management administration tasks.

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

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Reading IFC drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Acumatica

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power, a leading utility-scale EPC specializing in solar and battery energy storage, is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support construction scope across assigned projects. This site-based role requires relocation to project sites nationwide and close collaboration with Project Engineers, Superintendents, and the project team to ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule completion.

Recent graduates or students pursuing a degree in construction management or engineering are