Field Engineer

About Torch Clean Energy

Torch Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy developer focused on accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. We specialize in the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across the United States.

About the Role

Torch Clean Energy is looking for an early career Field Engineer who wants to learn how utility scale solar and storage projects are built. You’ll split your time between the field and the office, supporting multiple projects through construction and into a clean handoff to our Operations team. This is a growth role. You’ll start by learning alongside PMs, leadership, and third-party partners, and over time become the go-to person on site for how work gets done, what can go wrong, and how to keep projects moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Support 2 to 3 projects at a time, often at different stages of construction or running in parallel.
• Spend about half your time in the field, visiting sites 3 to 4 days a month to check progress, quality, and safety.
• Spend the other half in the office (Boulder or Charlottesville) prepping for site visits, reviewing 3-week look aheads, and getting up to speed on upcoming field activities like PV cable termination, battery setting, and breaker installation.
• Build working relationships with our third-party team in the field, staying aware of contractor challenges and flagging issues early.
• Inspect work for quality and alignment with drawings and technical specifications.
• Reinforce safe behaviors on site and help correct unsafe conditions.
• Provide clear, concise updates to PMs and leadership after each site visit.
• Keep the Construction and Operations teams informed throughout each project so each is ready for a smooth handoff.
• Build a deep understanding of PV, BESS, and HV systems over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field (Electrical, Civil, or Construction Management also strongly considered).
• 0 to 2 years of experience, including internships or co-ops in construction, energy, or manufacturing plant environments.
• Comfort working in active construction settings.
• Genuine curiosity about how things get built, and motivation to learn the business.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear communication skills, including the confidence to ask questions and raise concerns with more experienced team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to project management tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly, with the most frequent travel to Arizona.
• Valid driver’s license (site visits involve driving from hotels to project locations).

Nice to Have

• Exposure to solar, battery storage, or electrical construction.
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes.
• Experience on multi-discipline projects, including student or team engineering projects.

Why Join Torch Clean Energy?

• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a well-capitalized and expanding clean energy company.
• Chance to work on significant, impactful utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Potential for professional growth and leadership development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with offices in Boulder, CO and Charlottesville, VA.
• Flexible work schedule.

What We Offer

• Salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience.
• 10 paid holidays and FTO (flexible time off if job duties are fully executed).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k + company match.
• Opportunity for annual bonus.