BESS Electrical Field Engineer
Moss
About the Role
Moss is a national construction firm specializing in construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. We are seeking a BESS Electrical Field Engineer to assist in the administrative and technical management of large utility-scale Solar projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Start-up Coordination:
- 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 setup.
- Participates in development of construction schedule.
- Participates in subcontractor project orientation.
- Material Expediting:
- 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.
- Construction Activity Coordination:
- 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.
- Project Administration Facilitation:
- 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.
- Project Cost Tracking:
- Processes subcontractor and vendor pay requests.
- Assists with tracking owner payments.
- Tracks subcontractor back charges.
- Updates labor cost reports.
- Change Order Process Support:
- 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, including familiarity with construction project management applications.
- Prolog
- RFI process
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.
- 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.
- Ability to frequently perform physical activity in 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.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance.
- May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures.
Job Location: Multi-state, requires high travel.
Classification: Full-time – Exempt – Salaried
Reports To: Solar Electrical Superintendent