Solar Site Field Engineer - Mid-West Portfolio

Koch • Full-time • 2d ago

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, 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. This particular opening would service the Mid-West Portfolio of projects, and current hiring needs are focused on projects in:

Altoona, KS
Bellwood, NE
Harrodsburg, KY
Spring Grove, VA

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.

Our Team

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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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy-solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

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Our Benefits

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 Opportunities

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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