Field Engineer - Solar Construction - CS Energy

CS Energy is recruiting Field Engineers for projects throughout the US (primarily on the East Coast). The Field Engineer works alongside Project Operations and Field Management to foster great client relationships, work effectively alongside our employees, and oversee the construction of safe, high quality, profitable, and on schedule renewable projects.

This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent with shop drawings, submittals, scheduling of subcontractors and materials, meetings, as-built drawings, job cost, procurement, quality checks (inclusive of torque checks) and field operations.

The Field Engineer will be assigned to our projects nationally (primarily in the Northeast and Southeast) and must be open to working 100% onsite at our construction site. The Field Engineer travels and often temporarily relocates near project sites. This entry level position that helps prepare an individual for opportunities in Project Management, Estimating and Construction Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with EHS policies and addresses and/or elevates noncompliance
• Performs, documents and communicates EHS and QAQC inspections and results Job Functions
• Assists in managing field operations and ensuring all engineering processes are followed.
• Generates and manages project submittals, shop drawings, RFI’s and material certifications so all are submitted and approved prior to the start of work.
• Performs inspections on all received materials including material receiving reports, over short and damage reports, material release forms and maintain document control of all tasks
• Assists APMs and PMs with daily finance functions. Such as Penta, OnBase, Change Orders and Project Buyout
• Assists with Supply Chain functions such as vendor set up, working through the procurement process and routing for all CSE purchased material. Produces complete purchase orders after the conditions are approved by the required signatories.
• Maintain daily update through project tracker, manage upload of photos and daily reports
• Collects and inputs quantity tracking for self-perform and subcontractor work daily
• Collects and distributes meeting minutes for all external communication
• Attend and participate in all daily huddles
• Assist Project Superintendent with new hire paperwork, foreman reports, field inspections and field related tasks
• Familiarize themselves with all Subcontractor and Vendor contracts
• This position is field based at our project construction sites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Renewable Engineering, Engineering or other related fields
• Working Knowledge of MS Office Suite with strong proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Previous internship in solar and/or construction management highly desired
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills are essential
• Solid time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel and/or temporarily relocate to project construction sites every 3-12 months throughout your region of the United States
•  The employee will be required to work indoors and outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry conditions. Use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to weather, hazards, and powered equipment is required

*All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

* An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with CS Energy's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

* CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate.

ABOUT US

CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) renewable energy company that develops, designs and builds optimized solar, energy storage, and emerging energy projects. CS Energy has successfully designed and installed over 1.8 GW of solar and 650 MWh of energy storage projects across the United States. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders as a trusted long-term partner. 

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about the company’s success. We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to protecting, training, enriching, and empowering our team members as they grow their careers in the renewable energy space.

We work hard, are mindful of our social and environmental responsibilities, and continuously give back to our local communities. Our commitment is based on the following principles: safety, quality, integrity, collaboration, expertise, and diversity. We are proud to be continually awarded as a great place to work by nationally recognized programs based on employee feedback.

Benefits

CS Energy provides great benefits to our valued employees.

CS Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.