Construction Field Engineer

About This Role

The Electrical Field Engineer supports solar energy and data center construction projects by coordinating on-site activities and ensuring work aligns with plans and quality standards. This role involves document control, schedule tracking, and communication among field crews, contractors, and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage project document control systems (drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and as-builts)
• Track revisions and ensure field teams work with current documents
• Support project scheduling, including 1-week and 3-week look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate planned activities with field supervision and subcontractors
• Assist with tracking daily production, labor hours, and installed quantities
• Support progress reporting and forecasting
• Conduct field walks to verify work completed aligns with plans and schedules
• Serve as liaison between the electrical contractor and General Contractor (GC)
• Participate in coordination meetings, safety meetings, and planning sessions
• Communicate field constraints, material needs, and schedule impacts to the project team
• Assist with onboarding new field personnel (orientation coordination and documentation support)
• Support site safety initiatives and compliance with project safety requirements
• Assist in quality control efforts by verifying installation aligns with drawings and specifications

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Willingness to travel in the Midwest

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, engineering, or related field

Benefits