Onsite Civil Field Engineer, Renewable Energy Projects

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Weekly team lunches

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead onsite oversight of grading, roads, foundations, and drainage for utility-scale renewable projects in the Phoenix area. You will coordinate survey and earthwork activities, ensure QA/QC, and serve as the onsite representative with EPCs, utilities, and subcontractors.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, strong field experience with solar/BESS/wind projects, and proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Civil engineer with experience in solar, BESS, or wind projects.
• Coordinate multiple trades and manage civil scopes (grading, earthwork, foundations, drainage).
• Strong communication with EPC partners, utilities, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day onsite oversight of grading, roads, foundations, drainage, and civil construction activities on utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Overseeing survey and earthwork activities to ensure accuracy and alignment with project plans and specifications.
• Ensuring civil and structural quality through inspections, QA/QC efforts, and compliance with project specifications.
• Overseeing civil subcontractors, coordinating schedules, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.
• Monitoring the delivery, staging, and tracking of Owner Supplied Equipment and civil materials onsite.
• Managing civil NCRs and corrective actions, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
• Supporting inspections, punch walks, permit closeouts, and compliance activities.
• Conducting regular site walks to monitor installation progress, identify potential issues, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Reviewing work plans, construction methods, safety procedures, and schedules for civil and general construction activities.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation related to site conditions, inspections, field decisions, and project progress.
• Serving as EPS's onsite representative while building strong relationships with clients, utilities, AHJs, EPCs, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Supporting team development by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior field staff, and contributing to operational improvement efforts.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Field construction

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

Bluebeam

Adobe

Scheduling tools

OSHA 10

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe

Construction scheduling tools

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead onsite oversight of grading, roads, foundations, and drainage for utility-scale renewable projects in the Phoenix area. You will coordinate survey and earthwork activities, ensure QA/QC, and serve as the onsite representative with EPCs, utilities, and subcontractors.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, strong field experience with solar/BESS/wind projects, and proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools.