Field Engineer

Overview

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is actively hiring a Field Engineer to support construction of the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center (WRESC), a nominal 520-megawatt (MW) gross (500 MW net) advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) facility in Kern County, California, approximately 4 miles north of Rosamond. Ramos CS is providing field engineering support across the site's four power turbine trains, thermal storage systems, and interconnection infrastructure.

The Field Engineer will be on-site fulltime, supporting daily construction activities, inspections, and quality documentation.

• Conduct daily field inspections of construction activities, verifying conformance with plans, specifications, and project quality standards.
• Perform or oversee geotechnical field testing, including soil compaction, materials testing, and earthwork verification.
• Document field conditions, discrepancies, and construction progress through daily reports.
• Support land development activities including grading, drainage, and site utility installation oversight.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering staff to resolve field issues and support RFI responses.
• Maintain accurate field records, photographs, and inspection logs in accordance with project requirements.
• Promote a Safety First approach on all site activities.
• Support QA/QC processes for materials and installed work.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• 4 to 7 years of experience in geotechnical, inspection, and/or land development work.
• Ability to be on-site in the field 100% of the time.
• Strong working knowledge of construction documents, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT status — not required, but preferred.
• Experience on heavy industrial, energy, or utility-scale construction projects.
• Cal OSHA 30-hour Construction training.

Compensation: $94,000 to $135,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning:
  Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth:
  As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.