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Field Engineer

Join Blattner as a Field Engineer in the USA, supporting large renewable energy projects. This hands-on role offers early leadership responsibility, travel opportunities, and competitive pay with benefits including health insurance and 401(k). Build your career in construction leadership while contributing to sustainable infrastructure.

Flexible Full time UTC-05:00 – UTC-07:00 Updated 1 day ago
Salary
US$70,500–103,175 /year

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Our entry-level leadership role of a Field Engineer is the backbone of our project teams-connecting plans on paper to work in the field. You'll play a critical role in delivering some of the largest, most complex renewable energy projects in the country while building the foundation for a long-term career in construction leadership. This is a hands-on, high-impact role designed for those who want real responsibility early, to thrive in the field, and take pride in building infrastructure that matters. This position provides exposure to construction projects nationwide and supports professional growth through a wide range of potential career paths.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Project Execution & Field Coordination

  • Support daily construction operations to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
  • Coordinate with Trade Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to keep work moving efficiently
  • Track daily production quantities, equipment usage, and cost data to support accurate reporting and forecasting
  • Assist with short-interval planning (two-week lookahead) and daily Plan of the Day execution

Quality, Safety & Environmental Stewardship

  • Help enforce Blattner's zero life-altering events safety culture on site
  • Support QA/QC inspections, documentation, and compliance with project Quality Plans
  • Assist with environmental compliance activities including SWPPP, erosion control, and permit requirements

Documentation & Cost Control

  • Support engineering reviews, RFIs, as-builts, and job book documentation
  • Assist with subcontractor progress tracking, pay applications, and change documentation
  • Monitor job costs against estimates and escalate risks or variances early

Collaboration & Leadership Development

  • Partner closely with Superintendents, Project Construction Coordinators, and Site Managers to support field leadership
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, landowners, utilities, and internal teams
  • Participate in structured onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities

What Success Looks Like

  • You understand your role, expectations, and how your work impacts project outcomes
  • You're trusted by field leaders and subcontractors to get things done the right way
  • You continue to grow your technical, organizational, and leadership skills with each project
  • You're building toward your next role-whether that's Project Construction Coordinator, Superintendent, or another leadership path at Blattner

What We're Looking For

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Interest in renewable energy or large-scale construction projects
  • Willingness to travel and work project-based assignments (typical projects range 6-18 months)
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced field environment
  • A team-first mindset with a commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

What You Can Expect From Blattner

  • Meaningful work on projects that are helping meet the nation's growing demand for energy
  • Hands-on experience and responsibility early in your career
  • Support and development, including mentorship and clear performance feedback
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including travel support and per diem
  • A culture built on People. Pride. Purpose.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Competitive pay and annual bonus
  • Rotational program with paid flights home
  • Per diem for meal, lodging, and incidental expenses
  • Company truck with fuel card
  • 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Vision & Dental insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Employee/Family focused culture
  • And more!

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).

$70,500.00 - $103,175.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

Pay & benefits

US$70,500–103,175 /yr
+ Competitive pay and annual bonus
Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off

About this role

Posted
8 Oct 2026
Updated
8 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Flexible
Working hours
UTC-05:00 – UTC-07:00
Experience
Entry-level

About Blattner

Company Overview

Name

Blattner, a privately held construction company operating through Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons as part of the Quanta Services family of companies

Headquarters

Avon, United States

Founded

1997

Size

Approximately 1,000–5,000 employees and revenue in the billion-dollar range (source: zoominfo.com, ibisworld.com)

What They Do

Blattner specializes in utility-scale construction within the energy sector, focusing primarily on solar, wind, and battery storage project delivery (source: blattnercompany.com). Their comprehensive services include site preparation, pile driving, surveying, material handling, drilling, trenching, and full construction execution for large renewable energy plants (source: blattnercompany.com). The company has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage capacity, demonstrating deep scale, extensive project execution experience, and a national footprint (source: blattnercompany.com). Blattner operates through its headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, and serves clients across the United States, delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects that support the transition to renewable energy (source: zoominfo.com).

Projects & Track Record

Blattner’s project portfolio is characterized by its broad scope and scale rather than a limited list of named projects, reflecting its role as a leading contractor for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage construction nationwide (source: blattnercompany.com). The company has contributed to more than a quarter of the installed U.S. capacity in these sectors, indicating repeated delivery of large, complex projects across diverse geographic regions (source: blattnercompany.com). Blattner maintains strong partnerships with technology vendors, developers, and utility-scale project owners, enabling it to execute projects efficiently and at scale. Their expertise spans site preparation through final construction, supporting the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure across the country (source: blattnercompany.com).

Recent Developments

In September 2025, Blattner announced a significant three-year agreement with Built Robotics to deploy dozens of AI-powered robots on solar construction projects across the United States, enhancing safety and efficiency in pile driving, surveying, material handling, drilling, and trenching operations (source: blattnercompany.com). Prior to this agreement, these robots had already been utilized on five Blattner projects, underscoring the company’s commitment to integrating advanced automation technologies in its construction processes (source: blattnercompany.com). This partnership reflects Blattner’s strategic focus on scaling solar construction through technology-enabled solutions, positioning the company at the forefront of innovation in the renewable energy construction sector (source: blattnercompany.com).

Working There

Blattner offers a wide range of roles including field construction, project management, engineering, safety, equipment operations, surveying, logistics, and various support functions essential for delivering large-scale energy projects (source: blattnercompany.com). The company’s headquarters in Avon, Minnesota serves as the central office, while its extensive project footprint across the United States implies opportunities for mobile, site-based work in diverse locations (source: zoominfo.com). Blattner’s culture emphasizes people, field execution, and the integration of technology to improve safety and efficiency, as demonstrated by its robotics partnership, highlighting a forward-thinking and safety-conscious work environment (source: blattnercompany.com).

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