Solar Field Engineer (Owners Rep)

Insight Global is seeking a Solar Field Engineer to support multiple projects for one of our major utilities here in Virginia. The Solar Field Engineer will cover 2-3 sites throughout Virginia, to 75%+ travel between sites. GSA CONUS per diem is offered for this position. This will be an ongoing contract with annual renewals assuming performance is not an issue.

The Solar Project Construction group manages the execution of solar projects from 1MW to 150+ MW through EPC contracts. The group is organized into several sequential teams: Development, Diligence, Pre-Construction, Execution, and Close-Out. Three Project Engineers are needed and will be assigned to Execution teams which oversee daily contractor activities during construction of new solar projects. These Project Engineers will work on teams lead by Construction Project Managers.

Job Responsibilities:

- Support the solar project management team by managing specific portions of the project, particularly technical issues
- Coordinate with other internal stakeholders such as Site Owner's Representatives, Operations, Project Controls, Technical Services, Business Development, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, Safety, and Supply Chain
- Coordinate with external stakeholders to include counterparts in the EPC's organization, permitting agencies, and Owners Engineers
- Work with cross-functional team that includes project managers, engineers, permitting specialists, construction oversight personnel, environmental compliance coordinators, contracts and financial analysts, real estate analysts, safety specialist, and operations personnel.
- Participate in status update meetings with EPC contractors
- Overseeing and monitoring construction progress, ensuring compliance with EPC contract requirements, technical specifications, and permitting requirements
- Participating in site walks with Environmental Compliance Coordinators to monitor permit compliance
- Managing project RFI and NCR logs
- Overseeing plant commissioning processes and participating in punch list/turnover walkdowns with Solar Operations
- Overseeing punch list completion, facilitating communication with operations, and reviewing contractor deliverables
- Preparing weekly reporting for internal project stakeholders
- Reviewing EPC deliverables, including specifications, performance test reports, and as-built design drawings for completeness and contract compliance
- Reviewing third party reports, usually environmental inspection reports to monitor EPC performance and providing recommendations to EPC
- Managing turnover documentation process at key project milestones
- Reviewing and providing technical input on contract Change Orders, Contractor Notices, Milestone Completion, Certificates, and other commercial documents
- Collaborating with peer Project Engineers to compare processes, procedures, and issues to ensure consistency across the project portfolio
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Will report to a Manager - Construction Projects and will be assigned to a tea led by a Construction Project Manager. Expect 75%+ travel via a temporary assignment on one or more solar project sites in Virginia.

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- 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience
- 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program
- Prior experience working as a solar field engineer
- Prior experience with utility level solar construction projects
- Detailed technical knowledge of renewable power generation, systems/equipment/operations, complex construction projects, and power distribution/transmission systems

- Professional Engineer License
- Knowledge of Virginia E&S/stormwater regulations preferred
- Prior experience scheduling and cost management

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.