Solar Field Engineer

RES•Hereford, TX

6d•$66,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring. Summary Field Engineer I will perform accurate construction activity tracking, while maintaining safety and quality requirements at a project. This person will support multiple aspects of both engineer , procure, and construct (EPC) and balance of plant (BOP) projects in the utility and renewable energy sector. There are currently project locations across the country and candidates should be ready to travel to any of our project sites for their role.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or construction management (or equivalent) or 2 years equivalent and relevant work experience, required
Ability to travel 76-100% of the time domestically required
Valid Driver’s License required
Construction site safety and OSHA requirements
Reading prints and drawings and taking off quantities
Interpretation and understanding Contract documents including scopes of work (SOW), schedule of value (SOVs) and budgets
Use of computer software, including Heavy Job, Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office suite, and other proprietary systems
Interpretation and understanding of project schedules
Vendor and materials management
Functional competencies include accountability, communication, responsibility/stewardship, teamwork, prioritization, and self-knowledge & self-learning

Nice To Haves

1 + year of experience in BESS, Substation, Transmission, and/or renewable energy EPC contract experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Performs accurate construction activity tracking
Maintains safety and quality requirements at a project
Supports multiple aspects of both engineer , procure, and construct (EPC) and balance of plant (BOP) projects in the utility and renewable energy sector
Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function
Reinforces safe behaviors and corrects unsafe actions
Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) are completed daily
Conducts safety walks regularly
Participates in the morning meetings and All-Hands meetings with project personnel
Supports the development of project specific standard work instructions
Verifies field installation is per the engineered IFC and manufacturer specifications
Prepares and supports closeout documentation, job books, and lessons learned
Supports Continuous Improvement through feedback and review of Nonconformances and Lessons Learned on a project
Reviews environmental plans and permits for compliance
Assists with permitting and conducts environmental inspections
Ensures adherence to all permit conditions on-site
Reviews and understands the schedule and budget constraints of the project
Supports 3-week lookaheads and resource tracking
Supports resolution of field-level technical issues
Coordinates with appropriate individuals to create preparatory meeting templates to support project planning and task direction
Coordinates timely procurement of labor , equipment, and materials
Supports the superintendents with daily tracking of time and production quantities
Completes Plan of Day (POD) reports in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner
Tracks progress versus the baseline schedule
Maintains updated Foreman Handbooks with current documents
Creates and compile shake-out maps to assist material staging onsite
Performs material receiving, inventory and management activities to support production
Understands and adheres to client’s expectations
Professionally communicates to strengthen and continually maintains client relationships
Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude
Collaborate effectively with peers and supervisors
Operates company-assigned vehicle in a safe manner in all types of road and weather conditions
Utilizes, and ensures utilization of, the Safety Management System (SMS), the Quality Management System (QMS), and the Environmental Management System (EMS) throughout a project’s lifecycle
Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected
Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures
Ability to be adaptable and capable of covering multiple scopes as required
Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly
Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working
Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors
Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures
Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing
Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action