Field Engineer

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Job Title: Field EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Field Engineer to join our team for a utility scale wind farm project. This role involves overseeing electrical construction activities, ensuring safety compliance, quality assurance, and managing materials and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operations of the job site and proper use of PPE by all personnel.
• Assist superintendents and foremen with planning, organizing, and scheduling construction activities.
• Monitor and report on project schedules, including three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Visually inspect all aspects of construction to ensure compliance with the scope of work.
• Administer the QA/QC program, complete and submit QA/QC documentation, and maintain accurate logs.
• Assist with project cost control, including tracking logs, noting discrepancies, and preparing change orders.
• Monitor the project material tracker, inspect deliveries for contract compliance, and manage requisitions.
• Oversee subcontractor work, review their scope and schedule, and communicate progress to owner’s representatives.
• Track and submit credit card receipts, time cards, and per diem reports to the appropriate departments weekly.
• Prepare and send new employee hire packets, ensure compliance with hiring tasks, and provide training and orientation to new hires.
• Complete all required job site QA/QC paperwork, including daily budget reports and various logs.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, superintendents, office staff, engineering staff, consultants, and owner’s representatives.
• Attend project meetings and drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Procore, construction management, and project management.
• Experience with commercial construction, inspection, and blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of electrical construction processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or equivalent education and experience.
• Prior construction experience, including internships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in various weather conditions ranging from hot and muggy to extreme cold and rain.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and live out of hotels, travel trailers, or temporary lodging for most of the year.
• Willingness to work approximately 70 hours per week, 6 days per week during the construction season.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a 100% outdoor position, requiring the individual to be on the job site for the duration of the project. The work environment involves lengthy stays in rural areas with limited amenities, and may require accommodations in hotels, motels, campers, or apartments. The role involves working in various weather conditions and requires a high level of physical endurance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Galesburg,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.