Onsite Solar Field Engineer - Project & Commissioning

H-S International; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H-S International, a rapidly expanding solar utility EPC, is hiring an on-site Project Manager to lead field engineering and coordination on utility-scale projects. The role supports a primarily remote team serving the east coast, with hands-on site responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in construction management or engineering and 0–3+ years in solar or renewables, plus strong skills in drawings, engineering software, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0-3+ years in solar or renewable energy.
• Familiarity with project management tools, construction schedules, and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and engineering software.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities on construction sites.
• Coordinate and support electrical, mechanical, and civil construction teams to ensure projects meet specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering and construction issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to confirm work meets design specifications and quality standards.
• Review design documents, shop drawings, and submittals for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, technical issues, and solutions implemented.
• Prepare and submit regular status reports, including updates on engineering progress, delays, or design changes.
• Assist with preparation of as-built drawings and final project documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact among project management, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support scheduling and coordination of field personnel and subcontractors to ensure proper resource allocation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to personnel and subcontractors as needed.
• Support commissioning and systems testing to confirm components are fully operational.
• Verify system performance and troubleshoot operational issues during start-up and handover phases.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project quality.
• Contribute to best practices, lessons learned, and safety protocol development.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Engineering software

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Project coordination

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

H-S International, a rapidly expanding solar utility EPC, is hiring an on-site Project Manager to lead field engineering and coordination on utility-scale projects. The role supports a primarily remote team serving the east coast, with hands-on site responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in construction management or engineering and 0–3+ years in solar or renewables, plus strong skills in drawings, engineering software, and project coordination.