Solar Electrical Field Engineer

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Solar Electrical Field Engineers are responsible for assisting the Electrical Assistant and Electrical Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of large utility scale Solar projects.

They assist in supervising all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling.

Positive attitude and behavior are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates project start-up by engaging in the following : reviews owner contract, assists with development of startup checklist and site utilization plan, coordinates mobilization, assists with subcontractor & vendor selection, identifies critical issues & milestones, finalizes Prolog set up, participates in development of construction schedule, and participates in subcontractor project orientation

Expedites materials by engaging in the following : develops submittal log, establishes fabrication & delivery schedule, confirms delivery of materials, conducts submittal / SD review process, reviews coordination drawings, monitors materials stored off site, coordinates owner furnished materials, and verifies fabrication status

Coordinates construction activities by engaging in the following : strategizes with Superintendent, conducts subcontractor pre-construction meetings, maintains activity tracking logs, participates in schedule updates, conducts quality control inspections, verifies field installations, ensures compliance with safety procedures and policies, coordinates storage of delivered materials, participates in daily superintendent meetings, participates in jobsite meetings, maintains material expediting log, participates in project team visits, coordinates activities with user groups, and assists with agency inspections

Facilitates project administration by engaging in the following : expedites subcontractor and vendor agreements, assists with subcontractor and vendor insurance and bond agreements, prepares meeting agendas and minutes, assists with managing check-hold list, maintains jobsite files, processes progress photos, assists with preparation of project status reports, coordinates activities with project staff, maintains Prolog, generates correspondence, administers RFI process, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures

Tracks project costs by engaging in the following : processes subcontractor and vendor pay requests, assists with tracking owner payments, tracks subcontractor back charges, and updates labor cost reports

Supports management for change order process by engaging in the following : creates change requests, reviews scope changes, determines schedule impacts, issues owner notification, expedites subcontractor and vendor pricing, prepares cost proposal, and negotiates proposal costs

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related discipline

Six months to one-year minimum Solar internship or full-time experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer in the construction industry

Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A / E team, building departments and other team members

Basic finance skills are required