Site-Based Field Engineer - Solar & BESS Projects

CoVolt Power; Elm Mott (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Project Engineer for a 100% site-based role in Texas, with potential home rotations. The FE will work closely with construction leadership to support solar/BESS infrastructure delivery from preconstruction through client acceptance.

The ideal candidate will relocate to project sites nationwide for the duration of projects and bring a basic understanding of project management, safety standards, and technical drawing interpretation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management basics

Safety knowledge

Mathematical skills

IFC drawings literacy

Coordination & communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

Acumatica

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking a Project Engineer for a 100% site-based role in Texas, with potential home rotations. The FE will work closely with construction leadership to support solar/BESS infrastructure delivery from preconstruction through client acceptance.

The ideal candidate will relocate to project sites nationwide for the duration of projects and bring a basic understanding of project management, safety standards, and technical drawing interpretation.