Field Engineer I

RES • Jacksboro, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer I performs accurate construction activity tracking while maintaining project safety and quality requirements. The role supports multiple aspects of engineer, procure, and construct (EPC) and balance of plant (BOP) projects in the utility and renewable energy sectors. Project locations are across the country, and the position requires domestic travel to project sites 76–100% of the time.

The Field Engineer supports safety, quality, environmental compliance, planning, project operations, and client and contract management. This includes helping verify field installation against engineered IFC documents and manufacturer specifications; tracking time, production, schedule progress, materials, and resources; supporting field-level technical issue resolution; and maintaining project records and closeout documentation. The role also requires effective collaboration with project personnel, clients, peers, and supervisors, along with adherence to company policies and the Safety Management System (SMS), Quality Management System (QMS), and Environmental Management System (EMS).

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and either a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel extensively are required. The anticipated base salary is $68,000–$85,000, with bonus eligibility and daily per diem for food, lodging, and rotational travel. Benefits are effective on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or construction management (or equivalent), or two years of equivalent and relevant work experience.
• Ability to travel domestically 76–100% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of construction-site safety and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read prints and drawings and take off quantities.
• Ability to interpret and understand contract documents, including scopes of work, schedules of values, and budgets.
• Ability to use computer software, including Heavy Job, Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office, and other proprietary systems.
• Ability to interpret and understand project schedules.
• Vendor and materials management skills.
• Functional competencies in accountability, communication, responsibility/stewardship, teamwork, prioritization, and self-knowledge and self-learning.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in BESS, substation, transmission, and/or renewable energy EPC contract work.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in prioritizing safety, reinforce safe behaviors, correct unsafe actions, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses are completed before work begins and conduct regular safety walks.
• Participate in morning meetings and All-Hands meetings with project personnel.
• Support the development of project-specific standard work instructions.
• Verify field installations against engineered IFC documents and manufacturer specifications.
• Prepare and support closeout documentation, job books, and lessons learned.
• Support continuous improvement through feedback and review of project nonconformances and lessons learned.
• Review environmental plans and permits, assist with permitting, conduct environmental inspections, and ensure on-site compliance with permit conditions.
• Review and understand project schedules and budget constraints; support three-week lookaheads and resource tracking.
• Support resolution of field-level technical issues and coordinate preparatory meeting templates for project planning and task direction.
• Coordinate timely procurement of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Support superintendents with daily tracking of time and production quantities.
• Complete Plan of Day reports accurately, consistently, and on time.
• Track progress against the baseline schedule and maintain current documents in Foreman Handbooks.
• Create and compile shake-out maps to support on-site material staging.
• Perform material receiving, inventory, and management activities to support production.
• Understand and adhere to client expectations, communicate professionally, and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and supervisors and adapt to cover multiple scopes as needed.
• Operate a company-assigned vehicle safely in varied road and weather conditions.
• Use and help ensure project-wide use of the SMS, QMS, and EMS throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend work regularly and punctually and comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and company policies and procedures.
• Follow safety and security procedures, standard operating procedures, and applicable technical, quality, and safety systems; use materials and equipment properly and complete job- and task-specific training before work begins.

Benefits

• Daily per diem for food, lodging, and rotational travel.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Basic life and voluntary life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
• Two weeks of paid time off, sick days, and 10 paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level