Field Engineer - TEXAS

CoVolt Power; Dublin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Project Engineer to join our field team for solar, BESS, and high-voltage infrastructure projects. This entry-level, site-based role works closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers across project sites in the United States, with relocation required for the project duration.

You will assist on construction activities, support safety and quality, and coordinate with the project team to meet design, budget, and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 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.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents on construction aspects of solar projects from notice to proceed to final acceptance.
• Prioritize safety, quality, stewardship, and clear communication with the project team.
• Coordinate activities for the project scope under supervision of the Superintendent.
• Support project administration to align with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate progress of suppliers and subcontractors on the project.
• Support RFI and Submittal processes for the scope of work.
• Involved in contract administration, scheduling, and preparing spreadsheets and reports.

Skills

Coordination

Time management

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Tools

Acumatica

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer

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

Texas - 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.

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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