Solar Field Engineer

RES; Arizona; On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) plan with 6% company match

4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

RES is seeking a Field Engineer I who will track construction activities, ensuring safety and quality on renewable energy projects. Candidates must be adaptable and ready to travel extensively within the United States. A minimum of a High School Diploma is required, alongside a bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience. The role involves client relationship management and adherence to project schedules, all while fostering a strong safety culture. Excellent benefits package provided, including medical, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or construction management (or equivalent) preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in renewable energy EPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate construction activity tracking.
• Lead safety practices on site.
• Support project planning and scheduling.
• Facilitate client communication and relationship management.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Quality Verification

Environmental Compliance

Planning and Coordination

Client Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Heavy Job

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

Field Engineer I will perform accurate construction activity tracking, while maintaining safety and quality requirements at a project. This person will support multiple aspects of both engineer, procure, and construct (EPC) and balance of plant (BOP) projects in the utility and renewable energy sector. There are currently project locations across the country and candidates should be ready to travel to any of our project sites for their role.

Requirements:

• Safety
  • Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function.
  • Reinforces safe behaviors and corrects unsafe actions.
  • Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) are completed daily.
  • Conducts safety walks regularly.
  • Participates in the morning meetings and All-Hands meetings with project personnel.
• Quality
  • Supports the development of project specific standard work instructions.
  • Verifies field installation is per the engineered IFC and manufacturer specifications.
  • Prepares and supports closeout documentation, job books, and lessons learned.
  • Supports Continuous Improvement through feedback and review of Nonconformances and Lessons Learned on a project.
• Environmental
  • Reviews environmental plans and permits for compliance.
  • Assists with permitting and conducts environmental inspections.
  • Ensures adherence to all permit conditions on‑site.
• Planning
  • Reviews and understands the schedule and budget constraints of the project.
  • Supports 3-week lookaheads and resource tracking.
  • Supports resolution of field-level technical issues.
  • Coordinates with appropriate individuals to create preparatory meeting templates to support project planning and task direction.
  • Coordinates timely procurement of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Operations
  • Supports the superintendents with daily tracking of time and production quantities.
  • Completes Plan of Day (POD) reports in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
  • Tracks progress versus the baseline schedule.
  • Maintains updated Foreman Handbooks with current documents.
  • Creates and compile shake‑out maps to assist material staging onsite.
  • Performs material receiving, inventory and management activities to support production.
• Client Relationship and Contract Management
  • Understands and adheres to client’s expectations.
  • Professionally communicates to strengthen and continually maintain client relationships.
• Presents, supports, and leads‑by‑example with a safety and quality‑oriented attitude.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Operates company‑assigned vehicle in a safe manner in all types of road and weather conditions.
• Utilizes, and ensures utilization of, the Safety Management System (SMS), the Quality Management System (QMS), and the Environmental Management System (EMS) throughout a project’s lifecycle.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Ability to be adaptable and capable of covering multiple scopes as required.

Safety

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task‑specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or construction management (or equivalent) or 2 years equivalent and relevant work experience, required.
• 1+ year of experience in BESS, Substation, Transmission, and/or renewable energy EPC contract experience, preferred.
• Ability to travel 76-100% of the time domestically required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Construction site safety and OSHA requirements.
• Reading prints and drawings and taking off quantities.
• Interpretation and understanding Contract documents including scopes of work (SOW), schedule of value (SOVs) and budgets.
• Use of computer software, including Heavy Job, Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office suite, and other proprietary systems.
• Interpretation and understanding of project schedules.
• Vendor and materials management.
• Functional competencies include accountability, communication, responsibility/stewardship, teamwork, prioritization, and self‑knowledge & self‑learning.

Anticipated base salary range: $66,000 - $78,000

Premium Daily Per Diem paid for food, lodging, rotational Travel

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

Medical, Dental and Vision

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Pinching, Stooping is required.

Occasionally: Carrying (31-50lbs), Crouching, Grasping, Gripping, Handling, Kneeling, Pulling (31-50lbs), Pushing (31-50lbs), Lifting (31-50lbs), Reaching is required.

Frequently: Repetitive Motion, Standing, Walking is required.

Constantly: Reading, Hearing, Vision, Sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to vibration in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to in the work environment.

Frequently exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet, hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre‑employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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