Site-Based Field Engineer - Kentucky (Solar/Storage)

Signal Energy LLC; Lebanon, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Field Engineer to support project construction across the United States. This entry‑level, site‑based role requires relocation to project sites for the duration of the project and close collaboration with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.

The role emphasizes assisting with construction activities, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with design, budget, and schedule while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of project management phases.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil/electrical work.
• Strong coordination, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents on all construction aspects of solar energy projects for an assigned scope, from notice to proceed through final acceptance by client.
• Partner with project team to prioritize safety, quality, stewardship, leadership visibility and communication.
• Solve problems and resolve issues through face-to-face and personal communication.
• Coordinate activities for project execution on an assigned scope, with supervision from the Superintendent.
• Support project administration to ensure construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor progress on the project.
• Support RFI and Submittal process for the scope of work.
• Duties include contract administration, schedule management, preparation of spreadsheets/reports, non-conformance investigations and corrective actions, risk management, safety and quality control.

Skills

Coordination

Time management

Verbal & written comms

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Equivalent construction/engineering experience

Tools

Acumatica

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking a Field Engineer to support project construction across the United States. This entry‑level, site‑based role requires relocation to project sites for the duration of the project and close collaboration with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.

The role emphasizes assisting with construction activities, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with design, budget, and schedule while maintaining safety standards.