Civil Field Engineer

About the Role

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is seeking a Civil Field Engineer with strong civil and site development experience to support utility-scale renewable projects including solar, BESS, and wind. This is a full-time, onsite role requiring availability at project sites outside the greater Phoenix area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day onsite oversight of grading, roads, foundations, drainage, and other civil construction activities on utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Oversee survey and earthwork activities to ensure accuracy and alignment with project plans and specifications.
• Ensure civil and structural quality through inspections, QA/QC efforts, and compliance with project specifications.
• Oversee civil subcontractors, coordinating schedules, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.
• Monitor the delivery, staging, and tracking of Owner Supplied Equipment and civil materials onsite.
• Manage civil NCRs and corrective actions, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
• Support inspections, punch walks, permit closeouts, and compliance activities.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor installation progress, identify potential issues, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Review work plans, construction methods, safety procedures, and schedules for civil and general construction activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation related to site conditions, inspections, field decisions, and project progress.
• Serve as EPS's onsite representative while building strong working relationships with clients, utilities, AHJs, EPCs, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Support team development by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior field staff, and contributing to operational improvement efforts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experienced construction professional with a civil engineering background and familiarity with solar, BESS, or wind projects.
• Skilled at coordinating multiple trades and managing civil scopes including grading, earthwork, foundations, and drainage in a fast-paced field environment.
• Strong communicator who builds trust with EPC partners, utilities, and internal teams.
• Possess a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks.
• Excellent at documenting meetings, decisions, and site changes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, and construction scheduling tools.
• Able to pass a background check, motor vehicle screening, and pre-employment drug test.
• Safety trained for field work (OSHA 10).
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across the United States.

Nice to Have

• EIT or PE licensure.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, BESS, or wind construction.
• Familiarity with survey and earthwork coordination on large-scale projects.
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, and turnover documentation.