Field Engineer I - Solar
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationHermiston, Oregon; Yakima, Washington
Also inWasco, OR
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 2 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live14h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors.
Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists, sketches, material requirement calculations.
Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls.
Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates.
Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment.
Research historical data and productivity analysis reports to compile summary reports.
Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures.
Attend and participate in morning safety meetings.
Create and maintain 3 week project look ahead.
Submit and maintain RFI & Submittal logs.
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
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General Summary
----------------------------------This position is located in Wasco, OR--------------
The solar industry is booming, and we are excited to continue growing our team! This position is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information on solar projects varying in size, up to 500MW. This position is responsible for ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards relating to the pre-drill, post installation, tracker installation and/or module installation on large scale solar projects.
Essential Job Accountabilities
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Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing. Review and prepare daily cost reporting to the project team and upper management.
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Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed. Ensure field craft personnel are working off the latest plan sets and have the current installation manual and/or specifications.
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Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications.
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Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy.
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Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
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Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
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Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job.
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Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
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Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
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Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures to support accuracy of bid submission.
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Attend and participate in morning safety meetings.
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Create and maintain 3 week project look ahead.
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Submit and maintain RFI & Submittal logs.
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
Work Experience
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0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.