Field Engineer, Kentucky

About the Role

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Field Engineer to support the execution of utility-scale solar and energy infrastructure projects across the United States. This role serves as a critical link between engineering, construction, quality, and project management teams, helping ensure projects are built safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being in the field, solving complex problems, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and contributing directly to the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects.

Potential Locations: Harrodsburg, KY

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (flexible based on experience)

Location subject to change based on business needs.

This is a full-time, site-based position that includes daily per diem and home rotations approximately every 3-4 weeks.

The Field Engineering role supports both self-perform and subcontracted construction activities across DEPCOM's utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects nationwide. Working closely with construction, project management, quality, and engineering teams, Field Engineers help ensure projects are executed according to design, contract requirements, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with construction teams, engineering partners, subcontractors, owners, and regulatory agencies to support project execution and resolve technical field issues.
• Partner with Quality, Construction, and Engineering teams to support First Article Inspections (FAIs) and verify work is executed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Manage engineering and construction documentation, including redlines, as-builts, field reports, inspection records, and turnover packages.
• Generate, track, and facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) between project stakeholders to support timely issue resolution and minimize impacts to schedule and productivity.
• Review material submittals, engineering packages, and construction documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support project teams in identifying and mitigating construction risks, constraints, and execution challenges through proactive coordination and communication.
• Maintain visibility into subcontractors and self-perform scope execution, helping drive accountability to quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), utility representatives, and project stakeholders throughout construction.
• Utilize drones and related technologies to monitor construction progress, document site conditions, and support issue identification and resolution.
• Partner with project management, construction leadership, quality, and engineering teams to improve consistency, communication, and project outcomes across the jobsite.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience supporting construction, engineering, quality, project management, project controls, or field operations activities OR Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Surveying, Drafting/Design Technology, or another related technical discipline.
• Experience creating reports, maintaining documentation, or compiling project-related data.
• Experience working against deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Experience collaborating within a team environment to solve problems and support project objectives.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or another related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), transmission, substation, industrial, infrastructure, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience in Field Engineering, Project Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Assurance, Project Controls, or other construction support roles.
• Experience operating drones or possessing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) license.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, construction plans, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in construction management tools such as Procore, InEight, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.