Job Description: Solar Field Project Engineer
Location: Wharton County, TX
Reports to: Project Execution Manager
OCI Energy is a respected developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar generation facilities. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Project Engineer to support on-site construction and commissioning activities for a large-scale Solar project in Wharton County, TX.
This position offers hands-on field exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and growth opportunities within a fast-paced project environment.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision by the Project Execution Manager, the Field Project Engineer serves as the site engineer for the SunRoper project. Duties may include project monitoring and review, site compliance and safety oversight, coordination of technical issues, support of quality execution, and preparation of daily and weekly progress reporting in accordance with contract requirements, approved design documents, and project schedules.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the site engineer on the SunRoper Solar project, supporting daily field execution, coordination, and issue resolution.
- Review contracts, change orders and amendments for implementation
- Prepare, track, and monitor project construction schedules to ensure adherence to the overall project plan and milestone commitments.
- Monitor and review project design, implementation, and construction progress to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, design documents, quality standards, safety requirements, and scheduled milestones.
- Assist in managing RFIs, NCRs, submittals, and field change requests to ensure timely resolution and proper documentation.
- Verify contractor compliance with contract documents, safety standards, quality requirements, and time and budget estimates.
- Interface with the Project Execution Manager and Project Manager to resolve technical questions, design clarifications, and field execution challenges.
- Provide daily reporting on construction progress, non-compliance issues, safety observations, and schedule impacts.
- Ensure that approved changes are clearly communicated to engineering teams, contractors, and
- Conduct regular jobsite walks and construction inspections to verify workmanship, safety compliance, and installation quality.
- Participate in performance testing, inspections, and acceptance activities with contractors and subcontractors as required.
- Actively monitor the work environment for hazards and report any safety non-compliance issues.
- Identify and communicate potential project risks related to schedule, cost, safety, quality, and constructability.
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of required project documentation, daily reports, logs, and turnover records.
- Track and verify onsite material inventory and ensure materials are properly stored, protected, and maintained.
- Support implementation of technical requirements, safety standards, and construction procedures.
- Assist the HSE Manager to ensure that the prime contractor’s HSE plan is being implemented and report all non-
- Verify that contractor and subcontractor QA/QC processes are being implemented to achieve contract quality
- Support coordination and oversight of Quality Control personnel onsite as required.
- Prepare construction progress, safety, and QA/QC reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data to support management decision-making.
- Verify that Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) used by the EPC contractor provide an effective system to ensure construction quality.
- Verify calibration certificates are current and available for all inspection and testing equipment and tools utilized
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Well versed with MS Office
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in outdoor construction environments and travel to project sites as required.
OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
