Job Description

The Lead Field Engineer is responsible for large-scale infrastructure work for complex construction projects. The role manages the entire project lifecycle from engineering and designing to procurement of materials and through commissioning project handover. The Lead Field Engineers is expected to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule to effectively monitor a variety of activities including inspections of equipment and materials received onsite, compliance with specifications, procedures, drawings, submittals and inspections and tests.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote and enforce safety standards on-site, ensuring all team members understand and adhere to safety protocols and demonstrating safe behavior
• Survey project sites, evaluate potential challenges and identify site requirements based on job needs and client specifications
• Commission equipment, to include installation and testing of various site equipment and machinery
• Responsible for ongoing maintenance of site equipment and machinery
• Conduct field tests, identify and provide solutions for onsite problems that may arise throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor progress and ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects
• Provides technical support and guidance to onsite teams
• Ensures compliance with industry standards, environmental laws and health and safety regulations
• Serve as the field representative, collaborating with the Field Quality Manager and site management to ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements, scope of the project, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Work closely with the Field Quality Manager and site management as the field representative ensuring construction complies with the QA/QC requirements, scope, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Participate in Plan of Day (POD) meetings, including preparing materials and communicating information across teams as needed
• Train, coach and mentor lower-level field engineers and interns
• Travel to jobsites as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field preferred. May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of experience as an EPC Field Engineer. Solar, Wind or Battery Storage experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong client-facing and internal communications and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the concept of Project Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry standard software and tools (ProCore, NetSuite, Viewpoint etc)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze blueprints and other technical documents
• Understanding of construction safety and QA/QC standards and best practices
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with and provide leadership to a diverse team.

Work Environment:

• This is an "on site" role, involving travel to jobsites across the US up to 100% of the time.
• When working at a job site this role may be exposed to site conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, outdoor elements, dust, fumes and loud noises
• On-site work requires adherence to safety regulations and Company policies
• This role may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and/or working at a computer
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

JMS Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We appreciate your interest in joining the JMS Energy team!

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