Solar Site Field Engineer

Solar Site Field Engineer

DEPCOM Power is seeking a Solar Site Field Engineer to support the construction of utility-scale solar and energy infrastructure projects across the United States. This is a project-site-based role, with Solar Site Field Engineers working on-site at active construction projects to support day-to-day engineering, quality, and project execution activities.

While team members may reside anywhere in the U.S., they are assigned to project sites for extended periods based on business needs, with home trip rotations typically occurring every 3-4 weeks. Current hiring needs are focused on projects in:

• Baconton, GA
• East Dublin, GA
• Bellwood, NE
• El Paso, TX
• Altoona, KS

Project assignments are based on business needs and may change as new projects are awarded and staffing requirements evolve. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in dynamic field environments, solving problems in real time, and contributing directly to the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects.

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

The Field Engineering role supports both self-perform and contracted construction of utility-scaled Solar and BESS EPC jobs nationwide. This role provides superior value to our customers by orchestrating seamless field operations. This is achieved through robust communication, group collaboration, and responsible, creative problem-solving, ensuring projects are constructed on time and in compliance with design, laws, codes, and requirements.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate inspections and facilitate discussions with local, county, and state Authorities Having Jurisdictions (AHJs)
• Create and conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify that sites have been constructed to design specifications and standards
• Document and maintain construction and engineering drawings, including but not limited to red-line sets
• Compose and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) between construction teams, engineers, vendors, and long-term project owners
• Hold subcontractors and self-perform teams accountable to their Scopes of Work
• Review construction material submittals
• Assist in the preparation of specifications, data sheets and other pre-construction planning
• Maintain storm water documentation logs and orchestrate respective remediation
• Proactively manage project constraints through collaboration with project management, engineering, and construction personnel
• Operate drones to capture construction progress/issues

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working against deadlines
• Experience creating reports and compiling data
• Experience working in a team setting

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a technical discipline
• Experience operating drones or possessing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) license
• Experience in Field Engineering, Project Engineering, or Construction Management in the Renewables or Oil & Energy fields
• Experience in a leadership position
• Experience communicating in multi-lingual environments

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $100,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.