Field Engineer III (Solar) - MasTec Inc

Responsible for monitoring multiple project activities, including inspections of major equipment received onsite, compliance with specifications, procedures, drawings, submittals and ensuring inspections and tests are qualified and complete. Employee must develop a thorough understanding of the entire project scope and schedule. Train and mentor lower-level inspectors in their respective duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. This role is eligible for a monthly vehicle allowance.

Company Overview

Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White Construction are part of the MasTec Renewables Group. Our companies have been in the renewable energy market from the beginning—and we leverage that experience to deliver more effective energy infrastructure solutions. Our 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience enables us to better understand the nuances and navigate the challenges within this dynamic and heavily regulated industry. 

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Inspect and ensure the quality of work performed during the daily activities of the overall construction on a large-scale wind and/or solar project. May include but not limited to; roads, environmental (SWPPP), excavations, concrete, rebar, substations, transmission lines, underground utilities, wind turbine installation and solar system installation
• Determine that construction work is in conformance with the design documents
• Review tests and inspection reports to ensure that all required tests are completed and communicate all failing tests and/or inspections to the Field Quality Manager to assess
• Ensure all materials associated with installation are in accordance with approved submittals, purchase order, and product data to ensure compliance with job site specifications
• Perform basic to moderate surveying and necessary measuring to check line, grade and dimensions of roadway, and structural elements
• Plan and conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC and QA data are properly and accurately recorded
• Monitor and record all work scope being executed and prepare a comprehensive Daily Report with measurement of daily quantities completed and resources utilized
• Prevent deficiencies through preconstruction quality control inspection
• Detect deficiencies and addressed deficiencies in a timely and effective manner
• Work closely with the Field Quality Manager and site management as the field representative ensuring construction complies with the QA/QC requirements, scope, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Interface with construction managers to maintain an open line of communication, report job progress, schedules, subcontractor performance and coordinate the operation of the field through management of field personnel
• Assist in compiling all necessary information to create operations and maintenance manual(s)/file(s)
• Assist Logistic Management to ensure that the receiving process, inventory process and Standard Operation Procedure is complied with when  materials arrive to site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
• Inspect work and subsequently establish and manage punch lists for work completed in the field for the assigned discipline(s) to support the quality control process
• Assist in managing and maintain production and extra work authorization log, identifying items and their resolutions
• May aid in preparing and distributing daily project updates to necessary parties (POD)
• May aid in the daily validation process of calibrated tooling and capable of determining calibration status of measuring and test equipment
• Utilize construction management software for quality inspections, maintaining quality control documentation, data collection, and inputs
• May assist or participate in phase gate preparations or presentations
• Assist the Field Quality Manager with the benchmarking process and job book development and turnover
• May be responsible to mentor and train Quality Inspectors in their respective duties and responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related degree and three to five years’ experience in related construction field
• Or Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology or related degree and five or more years’ experience in related construction field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
• Self-starter, organized with strong interpersonal and written skills
• Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient in the use of computers and software packages needed to support the documentation, analysis and retention of quality records
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage task independently
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints and technical procedures
• Write daily reports and document project activities
• Effectively collect and record field data to assure activities are conforming to corporate Quality Control procedures
• Ensure the effective implementation of the quality control program for assigned project task
• Calculate figures and amounts and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field level employees

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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