Construction Field Engineer- Solar

Mortenson External Career Site

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Field Engineer to join our Solar group that will be responsible for participating in the active management of construction project by problem solving, performing various processes and applying basic construction management or engineering techniques and analyses.
Location: Texas
Travel: This is a 100% travel position, and locations may vary based on the project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver's license
• Ability to independently apply principles and theories of construction management or engineering
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and documents (e.g., blueprints, design documents)
• Basic knowledge of project management principles (scheduling, estimating)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet
• Ability to learn and use construction management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and transfer information between different levels of workers
• Ability to multitask
• Active listening skills and effective communication
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support
• Manage submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other programs completely to closure.
• Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents
• Prepare team for site mobilization and research living arrangements
• Prepare turnover binder templates and assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing)
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings
• Manage QA/QC as per Project Quality Plan and oversee inventory process
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees