Mechanical Field Engineer

Summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry brings together multidisciplinary experts across land development, energy, and infrastructure to deliver practical solutions for complex projects. The Mechanical Field Engineer will provide onsite oversight for mechanical installation on utility-scale solar, BESS, and wind projects, coordinate with project partners, support QA/QC and inspections, resolve field issues, and maintain project documentation.

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

Skills

• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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)

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development
• Generous PTO
• Health coverage that supports your total well-being
• 401(k) match
• Paid holidays
• Weekly team lunches