Renewable Energy Field Engineer
Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Field Engineer is responsible for the Quality Control on renewable energy projects. They will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its Quality Control, organization, scheduling, and implementation while working alongside of the Site Superintendent.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ü Collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen to plan and organize construction project activities.
ü Confer with Superintendents and Foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
ü Collaborate with Superintendent, Safety Manager, and on-site safety personnel to ensure safe operation of the jobsite.
ü Prepare safety-related reports as directed and ensure proper PPE is used and available to safely perform work.
ü Investigate potentially serious situations and suggest corrective measures.
ü Monitor and control project through administration, monitoring, and tracking of material to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
ü Track, manage, and monitor supplies and materials received and used to complete the project.
ü Work with and communicate effectively with subcontractors, Superintendents, office staff, engineering staff, consultants, and Owner’s representatives to facilitate project activities.
ü Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
ü Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
ü Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
ü Perform Quality and Compliance inspections.
ü Inspect and test systems and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
ü Record and organize all necessary documentation to memorialize the implementation, maintenance, and effectiveness of the Quality Control program.
ü Complete all Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) documentation to include daily budget reports, trench logs, bore logs, splice logs, drain tile logs, and any other reports that are required for the project.
ü Continually develop QC/QA procedures and logs.
ü Manage As-Built GPS documentation.
ü Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, and scheduling.
ü Track, prepare, and send credit card receipts weekly to Accounts Payable.
ü Track, prepare, and send weekly timecards to Payroll.
ü Coordinate jobsite hiring onboarding with home office.
ü Provide brief training and orientation to all new hires.
ü Ensure proper drug testing and other compliance-related hiring tasks are completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
ü Convey information about employee site changes, terminations, discipline, or other needs to appropriate departments.
Competencies:
• Safety Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Leadership
• Mathematical Skills
• Electrical Knowledge
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
Supervisory Responsibility:
Supervision of one to two individuals may be required according to the size of the project.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in outside weather conditions. The employee often works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position that requires more than 40 hours a week. A typical work week schedule would include twelve (12) hour days Monday through Friday and eight (8) hours on Saturday with the occasional Sunday, if necessary. This job will lead to project management position opportunities in the future.
Travel:
100% travel is anticipated for this position. A monthly rotation is allowed and should be scheduled in advance and approved by project Superintendent.
Required Skills, Education or Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
· Construction Management experience.
Preferred Skills, Education or Experience:
· Electrical background
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; specifically, Word, Excel, and Outlook
· Class A CDL driver’s license
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
· Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.