Site-Based Field Engineer — Solar & Storage

CoVolt Power; Hillsdale (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power, a leading utility-scale EPC company, is seeking a Field Engineer (FE) to support construction on multiple solar, BESS, and high-voltage projects. This entry-level role works closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers and Superintendents, relocating to project sites across the United States.

You will assist on all construction aspects from preconstruction to client acceptance, with emphasis on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Recent grad or working toward a bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field; graduation by June 2027 preferred.
• Previous internship experience in construction, engineering, renewable energy is strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of project management phases and administration.
• Basic knowledge of safety and security issues/regulations in construction.
• Excellent mathematical skills and problem solving capability.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specs for civil and electrical work.
• Strong coordination, time management, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with Acumatica, MS Project, and MS Office.

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 overall project execution with oversight from the Superintendent.
• Support project administration to ensure construction per design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor progress on the project.
• Support RFI and Submittal process for assigned scope of work.
• Contract administration, schedule management, preparation of spreadsheets/reports, investigation of non-conformance issues and corrective actions, risk management, safety and quality control.

Skills

Coordination

Time management

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematics

Critical thinking

Education

Related field degree (construction management, construction science, civil/mechanical/electrical engineering)

Tools

Acumatica

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power, a leading utility-scale EPC company, is seeking a Field Engineer (FE) to support construction on multiple solar, BESS, and high-voltage projects. This entry-level role works closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers and Superintendents, relocating to project sites across the United States.

You will assist on all construction aspects from preconstruction to client acceptance, with emphasis on safety, quality, and timely delivery.