Mechanical Field Engineer

About the Role

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is an energy consulting firm seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer to support utility-scale renewable projects including solar, BESS, and wind. This is a full-time, onsite role requiring availability five days per week at project sites outside the greater Phoenix area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day onsite oversight of the installation of piles, trackers, modules, inverters, and BESS mechanical systems.
• Monitor the delivery, staging, and tracking of Owner Supplied Equipment and mechanical materials onsite.
• Ensure mechanical QA/QC of pile, tracker, inverter, and BESS mechanical installation to verify work is completed safely and according to project specifications.
• Interface with OEMs and commissioning teams to coordinate installation requirements, resolve technical issues, and support system startup activities.
• Manage mechanical NCRs and corrective actions, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
• Track testing and turnover documentation throughout the project lifecycle to support mechanical completion and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
• 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 mechanical and general construction activities.
• Support inspections, punch walks, permit closeouts, and compliance 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experienced construction professional with a mechanical engineering background and familiarity with solar, BESS, or wind projects.
• Skilled at coordinating multiple trades and managing mechanical scopes including pile driving, tracker systems, and inverter installation in a fast-paced field environment.
• Strong communicator who builds trust with EPC partners, OEMs, utilities, and internal teams.
• Excellent at documenting meetings, decisions, and site changes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, and construction scheduling tools.
• Safety trained for field work (OSHA 10).
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across the United States.
• Able to pass a background check, motor vehicle screening, and pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• EIT or PE licensure (Nice to Have)
• Experience with utility-scale solar, BESS, or wind construction (Nice to Have)
• Direct experience with pile installation, tracker systems, or BESS mechanical integration (Nice to Have)
• Experience interfacing with OEMs during installation and commissioning (Nice to Have)
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, and turnover documentation (Nice to Have)