Civil Field Engineer

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solution company, is looking for a Civil Field Engineer that can work well in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires 95% travel as an on-site Field Engineer supporting construction of 10-300MW utility scale solar PV plants and includes per diem and monthly home trips.

The candidate can live anywhere but must be able to travel to the project sites as needed.

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


* Manage and track civil quantities (linear footage, cubic footage, etc.)


* 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)


* Civil experience on large scale projects (utility scale solar, wind, etc.)


* Experience working against deadlines


* Experience creating reports and compiling data


* Experience working in a team setting

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelors Degree or higher in a technical discipline


* Experience operating drones or possessing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) license


* Experience in a Field Engineering, Project Engineering, or Construction Management role in the Renewables or Oil & Energy fields


* Experience with Civil in utility scale solar


* Experience with SWPPP requirements


* Experience with challenging terrain


* Experience communicating in multi-lingual environments

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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