Civil Field Engineer

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. 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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf