Solar Electrical Field Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Solar Electrical Field Engineers are responsible for assisting the Electrical Assistant and Electrical Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of large utility scale Solar projects. They assist in supervising all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling. Positive attitude and behavior are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates project start-up by engaging in the following: 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, and participates in subcontractor project orientation

• Expedites materials by engaging in the following: 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, and verifies fabrication status

• Coordinates construction activities by engaging in the following: 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, and assists with agency inspections

• Facilitates project administration by engaging in the following: 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, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures

• Tracks project costs by engaging in the following: processes subcontractor and vendor pay requests, assists with tracking owner payments, tracks subcontractor back charges, and updates labor cost reports

• Supports management for change order process by engaging in the following: creates change requests, reviews scope changes, determines schedule impacts, issues owner notification, expedites subcontractor and vendor pricing, prepares cost proposal, and negotiates proposal costs

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• 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 computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members

• Basic finance skills are required

JOB TITLE: SOLAR ELECTRICAL FIELD ENGINEER

JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE, REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: SOLAR ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.