2026 Dec Grad Field Engineer I

Summary

MasTec Renewables, including Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, provides renewable energy construction services. The Field Engineer I will inspect and monitor construction activities on large-scale wind and solar projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and quality requirements. The role also involves documenting inspections, coordinating with field management, monitoring progress, and supporting quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Inspect and ensure the quality of work performed during the daily activities of the overall construction on a large-scale wind and/or solar project. May include but not limited to; roads, environmental (SWPPP), excavations, concrete, rebar, substations, transmission lines, underground utilities, wind turbine installation and solar system installation
• Determine that construction work is in conformance with the design documents
• Review tests and inspection reports to ensure that all required tests are completed and communicate all failing tests and/or inspections to the Field Quality Manager to assess
• Ensure all materials associated with installation are in accordance with approved submittals, purchase order, and product data to ensure compliance with job site specifications
• Perform basic to moderate surveying and necessary measuring to check line, grade and dimensions of roadway, and structural elements
• Plan and conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC and QA data are properly and accurately recorded
• Monitor and record all work scope being executed and prepare a comprehensive Daily Report with measurement of daily quantities completed and resources utilized
• Prevent deficiencies through preconstruction quality control inspection
• Detect deficiencies and addressed deficiencies in a timely and effective manner
• Work closely with the Field Quality Manager and site management as the field representative ensuring construction complies with the QA/QC requirements, scope, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Interface with construction managers to maintain an open line of communication, report job progress, schedules, subcontractor performance and coordinate the operation of the field through management of field personnel
• Assist in compiling all necessary information to create operations and maintenance manual(s)/file(s)
• Assist Logistic Management to ensure that the receiving process, inventory process and Standard Operation Procedure is complied with when materials arrive to site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
• Inspect work and subsequently establish and manage punch lists for work completed in the field for the assigned discipline(s) to support the quality control process
• Assist in managing and maintain production and extra work authorization log, identifying items and their resolutions
• May aid in preparing and distributing daily project updates to necessary parties (POD)
• May aid in the daily validation process of calibrated tooling and capable of determining calibration status of measuring and test equipment
• Utilize construction management software for quality inspections, maintaining quality control documentation, data collection, and inputs
• May assist or participate in phase gate preparations or presentations
• Assist the Field Quality Manager with the benchmarking process and job book development and turnover
• May be responsible to mentor and train Quality Inspectors in their respective duties and responsibilities
• Maintain an adequate driving record and demonstrate the ability to maneuver vehicles safely on a MasTec construction site
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• High School graduate or equivalent and 2 or more years' experience in related construction field
• Must be capable of completing and passing the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program and have working knowledge of SWPPP project management plan
• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
• Self-starter, organized with strong interpersonal and written skills
• Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient in the use of computers and software packages needed to support the documentation, analysis and retention of quality records
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage task independently
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints and technical procedures
• Write daily reports and document project activities
• Effectively collect and record field data to assure activities are conforming to corporate Quality Control procedures
• Ensure the effective implementation of the quality control program for assigned project task
• Calculate figures and amounts and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field level employees
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High School graduate or equivalent and 2 or more years' experience in related construction field
• Must be capable of completing and passing the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program and have working knowledge of SWPPP project management plan
• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
• Self-starter, organized with strong interpersonal and written skills
• Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient in the use of computers and software packages needed to support the documentation, analysis and retention of quality records
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage task independently
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints and technical procedures
• Write daily reports and document project activities
• Effectively collect and record field data to assure activities are conforming to corporate Quality Control procedures
• Ensure the effective implementation of the quality control program for assigned project task
• Calculate figures and amounts and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field level employees
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred

Benefits

• Designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help cover living expenses
• Eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite
• Eligible for a monthly vehicle and phone allowance
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Bonus Eligible
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management
• Telehealth Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance
• Accident coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan