Field engineer

Job Title:

Solar Field Engineer / Project Engineer (Solar Construction)

Location:

Charlotte County / Richmond, VA

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)

Pay Rate: $40–$42/hr

Per Diem: $178/day for qualified candidates residing more than 50 miles from the project site

Schedule:

Up to 75%+ travel throughout Virginia project sites

• We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support utility‑scale solar construction projects across Virginia.
• This role will work closely with construction project managers, EPC contractors, and cross‑functional stakeholders to oversee project execution, technical issues, compliance, commissioning, and project turnover activities.

• Support solar project management teams with technical issue resolution and project execution activities
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including EPC contractors, permitting agencies, owner's representatives, operations, environmental, safety, and supply chain teams
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and permitting conditions
• Manage project RFIs, NCRs, submittals, and change orders
• Participate in contractor meetings and provide project status updates
• Support commissioning activities, punch list management, turnover walkdowns, and project closeout documentation
• Review EPC deliverables, technical reports, specifications, performance test reports, and as‑built drawings
• Review environmental inspection reports and provide recommendations to contractors
• Assist with milestone tracking, contractor notices, and commercial documentation
• Prepare weekly project reports and communicate project status to stakeholders
• Collaborate with project teams to drive consistency, best practices, and successful project delivery

• 5–6+ years of engineering or construction engineering experience
• Prior experience as a Solar Field Engineer or Project Engineer on utility‑scale solar construction projects
• Strong understanding of renewable energy generation systems, power distribution/transmission systems, and large‑scale construction projects
• Experience with RFIs, NCRs, commissioning, project turnover, and construction oversight
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and contractors

• Knowledge of Virginia E&S and stormwater regulations
• Experience with scheduling and cost management
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP
• Adobe Acrobat
• Bluebeam Revu
• Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program required

• Utility‑Scale Solar Construction (Required)
• Renewable Energy / Power Generation Projects
• EPC Construction Environment

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