Field Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Engineer provides on-site engineering and technical support for the construction and commissioning of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role ensures all activities align with project plans, specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. The Field Engineer collaborates closely with project management, contractors, and cross-functional teams to support timely, safe, and high-quality project execution.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Engineering Support

• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities on construction sites.
• Coordinate and support electrical, mechanical, and civil construction teams to ensure projects meet specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering and construction issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct site inspections and audits to confirm work meets design specifications and quality standards.
• Review design documents, shop drawings, and submittals for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, regulatory, and environmental guidelines.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of project progress, technical issues, and solutions implemented.
• Prepare and submit regular status reports, including updates on engineering progress, delays, or design changes.
• Assist with preparation of as-built drawings and final project documentation.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact among project management, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support scheduling and coordination of field personnel and subcontractors to ensure proper resource allocation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to personnel and subcontractors as needed.

Commissioning & Testing

• Support commissioning and systems testing to confirm components are fully operational.
• Verify system performance and troubleshoot operational issues during start-up and handover phases.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project quality.
• Contribute to best practices, lessons learned, and safety protocol development.

The Key Job Responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list – additional tasks may be assigned to the team member and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.