BESS Electrical Field Engineer

About the Role

Moss is a national construction firm specializing in construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. This role assists the Electrical Assistant and Electrical Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of large utility-scale Solar projects, focusing on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates project start-up:
• 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
• Participates in subcontractor project orientation
• Expedites materials:
• 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
• Verifies fabrication status
• Coordinates construction activities:
• 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
• Assists with agency inspections
• Facilitates project administration:
• 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
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• Tracks project costs:
• Processes subcontractor and vendor pay requests
• Assists with tracking owner payments
• Tracks subcontractor back charges
• Updates labor cost reports
• Supports management for change order process:
• Creates change requests
• Reviews scope changes
• Determines schedule impacts
• Issues owner notification
• Expedites subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Prepares cost proposal
• Negotiates proposal costs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members.
• Basic finance skills are required.
• Requires frequent physical activity in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• 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.