DOW SkillBridge - Field Engineer I, II & III - Solar & BESS

MasTec Inc • Austin, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Field Engineer I, II or III will participate in inspecting and monitoring construction activities to ensure completion per the plans and adheres to all specifications and codes required. This position will notify project management of significant issues and complete documentation to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities per project specifications. Employee must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to their specific assignment. This is an onsite DoD SkillBridge Internship Program located in Texas and Ohio.

Requirements

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty.
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications as per DODI 1322.29.
• Prior experience related to the position.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree or experience in related construction field is a plus.
• Prior experience or knowledge related to construction, power delivery, or heavy civil is helpful but not required.
• Must be capable of completing and passing the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program and have working knowledge of SWPPP project management plan.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Gain a deep understanding of construction safety protocols and compliance, with a track record of working safely and applying safety methods.
• Advanced oral, written, and communication skills and work well with diverse groups of people.
• Jobsites work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Be comfortable with physical work that requires climbing stairs and ladders frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree or experience in related construction field is a plus.
• Prior experience or knowledge related to construction, power delivery, or heavy civil is helpful but not required.
• If you have experience in any of the below job codes, this may be a good match for you! MOS: 12A, 12B, 12W, 92Y, 92A, 92Y, 88N, 12T, 125D, 91D AFSC: 3E5X1, 3E2X1, 3E3X1, 32EX, 3E6X1

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform basic to moderate surveying and necessary measuring to check line, grade and dimensions of roadway, and structural elements.
• Prevent deficiencies through preconstruction quality control inspection.
• Detect deficiencies and addressed deficiencies in a timely and effective manner.
• Inspect and ensure the quality of work performed during the daily activities of the overall construction on a large-scale wind and/or solar project. May include but not limited to; roads, environmental (SWPPP), excavations, concrete, rebar, substations, transmission lines, underground utilities, wind turbine installation and solar system installation.
• Review tests and inspection reports to ensure that all required tests are completed and communicate all failing tests and/or inspections to the Field Quality Manager to assess.
• Ensure all materials associated with installation are in accordance with approved submittals, purchase order, and product data to ensure compliance with job site specifications.
• Monitor and record all work scope being executed and prepare a comprehensive Daily Report with measurement of daily quantities completed and resources utilized.
• Work closely with the Field Quality Manager and site management as the field representative ensuring construction complies with the QA/QC requirements, scope, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist Logistic Management to ensure that the receiving process, inventory process and Standard Operation Procedure is complied with when materials arrive to site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage.
• Inspect work and subsequently establish and manage punch lists for work completed in the field for the assigned discipline(s) to support the quality control process.
• Utilize construction management software for quality inspections, maintaining quality control documentation, data collection, and inputs.
• Determine that construction work is in conformance with the design documents.
• Plan and conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC and QA data are properly and accurately recorded.
• Interface with construction managers to maintain an open line of communication, report job progress, schedules, subcontractor performance and coordinate the operation of the field through management of field personnel.
• Assist in compiling all necessary information to create operations and maintenance manual(s)/file(s).
• Assist in managing and maintain production and extra work authorization log, identifying items and their resolutions.
• May aid in preparing and distributing daily project updates to necessary parties (POD).
• May aid in the daily validation process of calibrated tooling and capable of determining calibration status of measuring and test equipment.
• May assist or participate in phase gate preparations or presentations.
• Assist the Field Quality Manager with the benchmarking process and job book development and turnover.
• Coordinate, assist and present support in safety and policies and client requirements.
• Topics may include assisting, identifying, planning, shadowing, monitoring, compiling, management and preparing reports and documentation and data collection per project requirement.

Benefits

• Participants are not eligible for compensation while in the program, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members in a permissive TDY status.
• This is an unpaid, non-benefit eligible internship position in partnership with the DOW SkillBridge program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree