Mechanical Field Engineer

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is hiring a Mechanical Field Engineer to provide onsite oversight for utility-scale renewable energy construction projects, including solar, BESS, and wind. The role focuses on mechanical installation, QA/QC, coordination with project partners, resolving field issues, and maintaining documentation to support safe, efficient, on-schedule project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Leading day-to-day onsite oversight of the installation of piles, trackers, modules, inverters, and BESS mechanical systems on utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Monitoring the delivery, staging, and tracking of Owner Supplied Equipment and mechanical materials onsite
• Ensuring mechanical QA/QC of pile, tracker, inverter, and BESS mechanical installation to verify work is completed safely and according to project specifications
• Interfacing with OEMs and commissioning teams to coordinate installation requirements, resolve technical issues, and support system startup activities
• Managing mechanical NCRs and corrective actions, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking
• Tracking testing and turnover documentation throughout the project lifecycle to support mechanical completion and closeout
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards
• Conducting regular site walks to monitor installation progress, identify potential issues, and help keep projects on schedule
• Reviewing work plans, construction methods, safety procedures, and schedules for mechanical and general construction activities
• Supporting inspections, punch walks, permit closeouts, and compliance activities
• Maintaining accurate project documentation related to site conditions, inspections, field decisions, and project progress
• Serving as EPS's onsite representative while building strong working relationships with clients, utilities, AHJs, EPCs, contractors, and community stakeholders

Requirements:

• 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
• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly
• 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)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• EIT or PE licensure
• Experience with utility-scale solar, BESS, or wind construction
• Direct experience with pile installation, tracker systems, or BESS mechanical integration
• Experience interfacing with OEMs during installation and commissioning
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, and turnover documentation