Field Production Engineer

Your Job DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, is looking for a Field Production Engineer that can work well in a fast-paced environment. This position requires 95% travel as an on-site Field Production Engineer supporting construction of 10-300MW utility scale solar PV plants and includes per diem and monthly home trips. This role will be part of our larger Project Controls and Scheduling team which is part of the Project and Construction Management organization and supports all DEPCOM Project and Services solutions.

The person selected for this role 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

At DEPCOM Power, we design, build and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. Our superior capabilities are continuously expanding to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, and with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey to transform one of America’s fastest growing energy sectors.

What You Will Do

• Analysis of project data using software such as Microsoft Excel
• Quality assurance and quality control of project data
• Generating daily reports regarding project metrics and work completion
• Assist with the setup of progress tracking tools
• Assist with quantity take-offs based on engineering documents
• Track labor productivity and installation rates for self-perform and subcontracted scopes of work
• Train field staff on Earned Value Management, productivity, and progress tracking
• Support project staff with tracking of Subcontracted and Self-Perform scopes of work progress tracking
• Analysis of various construction installation processes to identify opportunities to optimize (Time Studies, Lean Walks etc.)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Previous construction experience and/or project controls, estimating, scheduling, or project management experience
• Experience in MS Excel to include pivot tables and formulas
• Valid driver’s license

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the renewable energy or construction industry
• Earned Value Management knowledge
• Field Engineering/Construction experience (Superintendent, Field Engineer, Project Engineer)
• Experience with data visualization tools (PowerBI or Tablaeu)

For this role, we anticipate paying $90k – $120k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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.