Field Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

Blattner Energy is a leading renewable energy contractor and service provider with utility scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. Based at our headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, we are powered by over a century of construction experience and passionate, innovative employees.

Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team – Leading America to a clean energy future!

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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Supervises daily production and costs for major work items by ensuring production, cost data, and safety are collected from prior days’ work. Additional responsibilities to include, but not limited to: General Contractor support of Engineering review, procurement, and if necessary, construction.
• Assist the Trade Superintendents with supervision of subcontractors to ensure a safe, productive quality job is attained, and costs are controlled in the field operations. Responsible for accurately preparing and analyzing daily cost reports to be reviewed with supervisors for purposes of comparison analysis and planning.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with clients, subcontractors, vendors, landowners, co-workers, etc. to strengthen company position.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all office operations including timecards, new hire administration, purchase orders, and maintenance of computer equipment.
• Ensure use of all company resources, and adherence to all company policies of state and federal regulations
• Assist project management with communicating and negotiating with owner regarding major project decisions. Construct a short interval plan (two week look ahead) and Plan of the Day.
• Assist superintendent in expediting change orders and changes to project budget. Will review equipment with Engineer and Owner to utilize most cost-effective equipment that is approved for the construction site.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A two-year degree in construction management, engineering, or related field; or equivalent education and experience
• Willingness to travel and relocate to the jobsite (100% travel with rotations)

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• Good communication skills to deal with owners, subcontractors, and employees
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Construction experience
• Basic understanding of safety construction, commissioning, and testing electrical systems

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

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