Field Engineer Internship - 2026 Summer

The MasTec Companies • Fargo, ND

3d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work alongside Field Engineers during the construction or maintenance of wind farms, solar farms other renewable energy projects. This position will work under close supervision and determine degree of conformance of materials, installation of materials and equipment to The Company or Client specifications. This position will also be responsible to: Perform inspections; generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities; and notify supervisor of any problems. Relocation for this position will be required. Location & Travel Details: Interns have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 12 weeks on your assigned project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay and to help you cover living expenses. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Requirements

• EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Science degree program studying Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward The Company's Zero Injury principles
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints and technical procedures
• Write daily reports and document project activities
• Calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve problems individually and in a team setting
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field level employees

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Assist with the inspection quality of work performed during the daily activities of the overall construction on wind and solar projects.
• Demonstrate good organizational, planning and time management skills
• Must plan and conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC and QA data are properly and accurately recorded
• Help detects deficiencies and addressed deficiencies in a timely and effective manner
• Work with the field engineering staff acting as their field representative ensuring construction complies with the QA/QC requirements
• Interface with field foreman to maintain an open line of communication and reporting monitor job progress
• Help compile all necessary information to create an operations and maintenance manual/file which may include subcontractor list with contacts and phone numbers and operation instructions for all components
• Help maintain complete and accurate records during inspections so they can be transferred to permanent hard copy and/or electronic files
• Inspect the work and help establish punch lists
• Assist on determining calibration status of measuring and test equipment
• Interact cross-functionally with Field Engineers and other team members

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing
• Compensation $20/hour
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• $750 one-time taxable mobilization stipend to help assist with relocation expenses
• Designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees