Field Engineer - Heavy Civil - Solar

Granite Construction • Austin, TX

23h • $79,972 - $119,958

About The Position

Granite Construction is seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical engineering and cost information for large-scale 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. It supports project controls, cost and schedule tracking, construction quality, material controls, estimating, and communication among the project team and clients.

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 and HCSS (HeavyJob).
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and applicable standards.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interface effectively with others.
• Comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Be a team player and abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work subject to outside conditions and around large construction equipment while maintaining safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Previous experience on solar projects.

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 designs and drawings for craft workers installing materials to ensure specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with on-site departments to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, and support the project schedule.
• Prepare weekly three-week look-ahead schedules with input from the project team.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, and 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 on 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 installation of materials.
• Develop job data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment information, to support accurate estimates and bids.
• Research historical data and productivity analysis reports and compile summary reports to develop guidelines for future estimates.
• May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to support individual development and ensure project standards are met.
• Represent the company, project, and/or department at client and project management meetings as needed.
• Prepare daily reports and participate in daily Plan of the Day meetings.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Two PPO medical plan options through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees, including a plan for which Granite pays 100% of the premium for eligible employees and dependents
• Optional Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• 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: Mid Level