Field Engineer - Solar Construction - NY

CS Energy is hiring Field Engineers for solar construction projects primarily on the East Coast, based in Utica, NY. The role involves supporting project operations, managing field tasks, and ensuring compliance with EHS policies. Responsibilities include inspections, project submittals, and assisting with finance functions. This entry-level position requires onsite work at construction sites and may involve travel and temporary relocation.
About the position

CS Energy is recruiting Field Engineers for projects throughout the US, primarily on the East Coast. The Field Engineer works alongside Project Operations and Field Management to foster great client relationships, work effectively alongside our employees, and oversee the construction of safe, high-quality, profitable, and on-schedule renewable projects. This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent with shop drawings, submittals, scheduling of subcontractors and materials, meetings, as-built drawings, job cost, procurement, quality checks (inclusive of torque checks), and field operations. The Field Engineer will be assigned to our projects nationally, primarily in the Northeast and Southeast, and must be open to working 100% onsite at our construction site. The Field Engineer travels and often temporarily relocates near project sites. This entry-level position helps prepare an individual for opportunities in Project Management, Estimating, and Construction Management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include complying with EHS policies, performing and documenting EHS and QAQC inspections, managing field operations, generating and managing project submittals, performing inspections on received materials, assisting with daily finance functions, maintaining daily updates through project trackers, collecting and distributing meeting minutes, and assisting the Project Superintendent with various field-related tasks. This position is field-based at our project construction sites.

Responsibilities
• Complies with EHS policies and addresses and/or elevates noncompliance.
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• Performs, documents and communicates EHS and QAQC inspections and results.
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• Assists in managing field operations and ensuring all engineering processes are followed.
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• Generates and manages project submittals, shop drawings, RFI's and material certifications so all are submitted and approved prior to the start of work.
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• Performs inspections on all received materials including material receiving reports, over short and damage reports, material release forms and maintain document control of all tasks.
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• Assists APMs and PMs with daily finance functions such as Penta, OnBase, Change Orders and Project Buyout.
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• Assists with Supply Chain functions such as vendor set up, working through the procurement process and routing for all CSE purchased material.
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• Produces complete purchase orders after the conditions are approved by the required signatories.
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• Maintain daily update through project tracker, manage upload of photos and daily reports.
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• Collects and inputs quantity tracking for self-perform and subcontractor work daily.
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• Collects and distributes meeting minutes for all external communication.
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• Attend and participate in all daily huddles.
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• Assist Project Superintendent with new hire paperwork, foreman reports, field inspections and field related tasks.
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• Familiarize themselves with all Subcontractor and Vendor contracts.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Renewable Engineering, Engineering or other related fields.
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• Working Knowledge of MS Office Suite with strong proficiency in Word and Excel.
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• Previous internship in solar and/or construction management highly desired.
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• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills are essential.
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• Solid time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast environment.
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• Must have a valid driver's license.
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• Ability to travel and/or temporarily relocate to project construction sites every 3-12 months throughout your region of the United States.
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• The employee will be required to work indoors and outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry conditions.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with renewable energy projects is a plus.
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• Familiarity with project management software.

Benefits
• Competitive salary range of $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 based on experience.
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• Potential eligibility for bonuses based on individual and/or organizational performance.
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• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
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• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
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• Paid time off and holidays.
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• Opportunities for professional development and training.