Field Engineer I - Solar

Job Summary

Granite is hiring a Field Engineer I to provide engineering and cost support for utility-scale solar construction in Wasco, Oregon. The role helps verify that field installation work meets engineering standards.

Project Details

Projects vary in size up to 500 MW and may include pre-drilling, post installation, tracker installation, and module installation.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls, cost reporting, estimating, forecasting, and job costing.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for craft workers, resolve design conflicts, and document field progress.
• Coordinate material requirements, schedules, and construction needs; prepare sketches and support change orders.
• Provide layout control lines and elevations, and maintain quantity takeoffs, estimate records, and productivity reports.
• Attend safety meetings, maintain three-week look-ahead schedules, and manage RFI and submittal logs.

Required Experience

• Zero to two years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent technical training and experience may qualify.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, and HCSS HeavyJob; familiarity with construction equipment, plans, specifications, and materials.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations, communicate effectively, follow safety practices, and hold a valid driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range is $69,557-$104,334. Benefits include paid holidays and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) match of 100% on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees, with immediate vesting.

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