On-Site Field Engineer — Energy Storage Construction & QA

Colliers; Rosamond (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided healthcare

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with 50% match

FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Field Engineer to support the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center in Kern County, CA. The role is on-site full-time, coordinating inspections, QA/QC, and land development tasks across four turbine trains and interconnection infrastructure.

Qualifications include a Civil/Construction degree, 4–7 years in geotechnical or land development work, and strong plan/spec literacy. PE/EIT preferred; Cal OSHA 30 training desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 4 to 7 years of geotechnical, inspection, and/or land development experience.
• On-site in the field 100% of the time.
• Strong working knowledge of construction documents, plans, and specifications.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT status preferred.
• Experience on heavy industrial/energy/utility-scale projects.
• Cal OSHA 30-hour Construction training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field inspections of construction activities, verifying conformance with plans, specifications, and project quality standards.
• Perform or oversee geotechnical field testing, including soil compaction, materials testing, and earthwork verification.
• Document field conditions, discrepancies, and construction progress through daily reports.
• Support land development activities including grading, drainage, and site utility installation oversight.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering staff to resolve field issues and support RFI responses.
• Maintain accurate field records, photographs, and inspection logs in accordance with project requirements.
• Promote a Safety First approach on all site activities.
• Support QA/QC processes for materials and installed work.

Skills

Field inspections

Geotechnical testing

Reading plans & specs

On-site coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Cal OSHA 30-hour Construction training

Job description

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Field Engineer to support the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center in Kern County, CA. The role is on-site full-time, coordinating inspections, QA/QC, and land development tasks across four turbine trains and interconnection infrastructure.

Qualifications include a Civil/Construction degree, 4–7 years in geotechnical or land development work, and strong plan/spec literacy. PE/EIT preferred; Cal OSHA 30 training desirable.