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Client Job Title Solar Field Engineer

Duration 12 months

Location Charlotte County Court House VA 23923

Per Diem if qualified (over 50 miles from primary residence)

Preference for local candidates but will consider non local with strong skill set

Travel Required, position will be on project site(s) throughout VA up to 75%+ travel between sites

Are any certification required: Professional Engineer License Preferred


Position Summar

yWe are seeking experienced Solar Project Engineers to support the execution of utility-scale solar construction projects throughout Virginia. This role will be part of the Construction Projects team and will work closely with Construction Project Managers to oversee EPC contractor activities, manage technical project issues, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance with contractual, environmental, and regulatory requirements

.The organization is currently constructing approximately 1,000 MWAC of solar generation capacity annually. Project Engineers will support projects ranging from 1 MW to more than 150 MW and will be assigned to construction execution teams responsible for daily project oversight

.This position requires significant field presence, with an expected travel commitment of 75% or more to active solar construction sites throughout Virginia

.
Key Responsibiliti

  • esSupport the project management team by managing technical aspects of utility-scale solar construction project
  • s.Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Project Controls, Technical Services, Environmental, Safety, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Tax, Business Development, and Site Owner Representative
  • s.Interface with EPC contractors, Owner's Engineers, permitting agencies, and other external stakeholder
  • s.Participate in project status meetings and coordinate technical issue resolutio
  • n.Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with EPC contract requirements, technical specifications, and permit condition
  • s.Participate in site inspections and environmental compliance review
  • s.Manage project RFI and NCR logs and facilitate issue resolutio
  • n.Support commissioning activities, punch list development, turnover walkdowns, and project closeou
  • t.Review contractor deliverables, including specifications, performance testing reports, and as-built drawing
  • s.Review third-party inspection and environmental reports and provide recommendations to project teams and contractor
  • s.Manage turnover documentation and milestone completion requirement
  • s.Review and provide technical input on change orders, contractor notices, milestone certifications, and other project documentatio
  • n.Collaborate with other Project Engineers to promote consistency, best practices, and continuous improvement across the project portfoli
  • o.Prepare weekly project reports and presentations for internal stakeholder

s.
Required Qualificati

  • onsBachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering progr
  • am.Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experien
  • ce.Prior experience working as a Field Engineer or Project Engineer on utility-scale solar construction projec
  • ts.Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy generation systems, solar facilities, construction methods, and electrical power syste
  • ms.Experience supporting large-scale EPC construction projec
  • ts.Strong understanding of power distribution and transmission syste
  • ms.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentati

on.
Required Sk

  • illsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writ
  • ing.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilit
  • ies.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environm
  • ent.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products, Bluebeam, scheduling software, and
  • SAP.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary te
  • ams.Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ski

lls.
Preferred Qualifica

  • tionsKnowledge of Virginia erosion and sediment control (E&S) and stormwater regulat
  • ions.Experience with project scheduling and cost manage
  • ment.Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities for renewable energy facili
  • ties.Familiarity with project controls, change management, and contractor performance manage

ment.
Work Envir

  • onmentAssigned to a Construction Project Manager within the Construction Projects organiz
  • ation.Approximately 75% or more travel to active solar construction sites throughout Vir
  • ginia.Regular field work in active construction environ
  • ments.Frequent interaction with contractors, engineers, operations personnel, and project stakeho

lders.
Key Compe

  • tenciesUtility-Scale Solar Const
  • ructionEPC Project Ex
  • ecutionRenewable Energy
  • SystemsConstruction Man
  • agementTechnical Project Lea
  • dershipContract Com
  • plianceEnvironmental Com
  • plianceCommissioning &
  • StartupStakeholder Man
  • agementProject Reporting & Docume

ntation