Solar Field Engineer

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

Rapidly growing solar utility EPC is actively recruiting an onsite PM to join the team! The EPC primarily has a remote team supporting customers on the east coast and expanding their team quickly due to the volume of projects being signed.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Field Engineer provides on-site engineering and technical support for the construction and commissioning of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role ensures all activities align with project plans, specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. The Field Engineer collaborates closely with project management, contractors, and cross-functional teams to support timely, safe, and high-quality project execution.

Essential Duties and 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.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• 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.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, regulatory, and environmental guidelines.

Documentation & Reporting

• 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.

Coordination & Communication

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0-3+ years in solar or renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or civil construction practices, with emphasis on renewable energy systems.
• 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