Field Engineer - Mechanical - Solar

Granite Construction • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Field Engineer provides technical engineering and cost information for solar projects of varying sizes, up to 500 MW. The role helps ensure construction work complies with engineering standards for pre-drilling, post-installation, tracker installation, and/or module installation on large-scale solar projects. The position supports project controls, construction coordination, cost tracking, scheduling, quality, material controls, and field documentation. It may also involve supervising, directing, and mentoring project staff.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as scheduling tools and HCSS (HeavyJob).
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and standards applicable to the discipline.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Ability to comply with and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience are also accepted.
• Previous experience on solar projects is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with the contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing.
• Review and prepare daily cost reports for the project team and upper management.
• Interpret design drawings for craft workers installing materials and help ensure specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with on-site departments to resolve problems, support quality construction, and maintain the project schedule.
• Create weekly three-week look-ahead schedules with input from the project team.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors; verify completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and distribute required documentation, including status reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.
• Provide technical support and direction for project material controls, including delivery dates, construction schedules, and design requirements, to minimize additional costs.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates as job requirements change.
• Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and material installation.
• Develop job data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment information, to support estimates and bids.
• Research historical data and productivity analysis reports and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedents for future estimates.
• May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to support their development and ensure project standards are met.
• Assist in representing the company, project, and/or department during client and project management meetings.
• Prepare daily reports and participate in daily plan-of-the-day meetings.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance, including two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

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