Field Engineer

Overview

Description – Field Engineer at Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA). The role supports solar construction projects, reporting to the Electrical Superintendent or other designated management, onsite at project sites with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm local time, with overtime and weekend hours as needed. Travel up to 100% may be required.

Qcells USA provides turnkey solutions for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, coordinating with Module, Development, and EPC teams and other internal groups to deliver project outcomes in line with Qcells project delivery standards.

• Work directly with Site Solar Superintendent and project managers to help implement project goals.
• Assist with assigning duties to staff to implement project goals, as needed.
• Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution and assist in planning, coordinating and managing.
• Overview project goals and ensure project goals are achievable.
• Review project implementation and gather data on project execution.
• Coordinate with Construction Manager, project manager and other project leads following project execution.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure our construction teams have the materials they need.
• Communicate to leadership about delays and any other issues that must be communicated to clients.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Regional Manager in an efficient and timely manner.
• Identify safety concerns and prevention.
• Outline completed portions of the past week that meet or exceed Project Schedule.
• Create and maintain project task schedule and 3-week look ahead.
• Attend weekly project meetings and discuss change events and staff/subcontractor performance.
• Quality control – inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal.
• Safety – inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal.
• Crew oversight and management; maintain crew production schedule; lead Safety Toolbox talks; comply with Job Hazard Analysis and Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Identify punch lists and observations from previous week.
• All closeout docs and QA/QC checklists.
• All other assignments and special projects, as requested by Management.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry a plus.
• Proficiency with computer operating systems (Microsoft Suite).
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively to ensure successful project execution.
• Working knowledge of necessary industry-related tools.
• Proven ability to generate and deliver reports that provide useful insight into project details.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion for ensuring projects proceed efficiently and effectively.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and be proactive.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative when required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with project management software a plus (Procore).

• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces.
• Able to walk or move continuously while carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with the requirements of the job duties.

• Regular professional, office business setting; on construction worksites, noise levels range from moderate to high.
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department.