Field Engineers (Renewable Energy)

~ J. F. Edwards Construction Company (JFECC) is a specialty outside electrical contracting firm founded by John F. Edwards Sr. in 1947. ~

Our headquarters is located in Geneseo, IL.The company is an IBEW union contractor and has been proudly so since originally founded.This long standing relationship with the IBEW has proven to be key to our ability to staff our labor needs with qualified, well trained, productive and safety oriented personnel.With over 70 years’ experience in the electrical construction arena, we have the confidence and ability to exceed industry expectations, delivering quality work on or ahead of schedule while complying with the highest safety standards.

The Company initially specialized in overhead electrical distribution and transmission work for power companies in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Starting in the late 1960′s, JFECC began focusing on underground electrical projects.

JFECC currently develops its activity in the following areas:

• Wind Farm Electrical Collection Systems
• Transmission Lines
• Substations
• Specialty Electrical Lighting Services
• Airport Lighting and Navaids

Position Overview

The Field Engineer position plans and coordinates, through job site Superintendent and Project Manager, activities concerned with the construction of renewables projects. They will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its quality control, organization, scheduling, and implementation.

The Field Engineer position is a field position and requires 100% travel. The individual is to be on the job site for the duration of the project. Receives a per diem and monthly rotation/home time. Project locations will vary and duration of projects can be from 6-8 months however, duration depends upon size and scope of project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with superintendents and foremen to plan, and organize activities concerned with construction projects.
• Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.
• Perform quality and compliance inspections.
• Record and organize all necessary documentation to memorialize the implementation, maintenance and effectiveness of the QC program.
• Complete all QC/QA documentation to include daily budget reports, trench logs, bore logs, splice logs, drain tile logs and any other reports that are required for the project.
• Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs and scheduling.
• Tracks, prepares, and sends credit card receipts weekly to Accounts Payable.
• Tracks, prepares and sends and weekly time cards to Payroll.
• Inspect and test systems and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
• Track, manage, and monitor supplies and materials received and used to complete the project.
• Continually develop QC/QA procedures and logs.
• Work with and communicate effectively with subcontractors, superintendents, office staff, engineering staff, consultants, and owner’s representatives to facilitate project activities.
• Coordinates work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
• Compiles and prepares new employee hire packets and all of the items needed to process a new hire; sends new hire packet to Human Resources.
• Provide brief training and orientation to all new hires.
• Ensure proper drug testing and other compliance related hiring tasks are completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Conveys information about employee site changes, terminations, discipline, or other needs to human resources or appropriate department.
• Monitor and control project through administration, monitoring, and tracking of material to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with general foreman, Safety Manager, and on-site safety personnel to ensure safe operations of the job site, prepare safety related reports as directed, and ensure proper PPE is used and available to perform work safely.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and suggest corrective measures.
• Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients.
• Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• Position requires working on Saturdays and an occasional Sunday.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Communication Proficiency
• Leadership
• Mathematical Skills
• Electrical Knowledge
• Project Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking

Required Skills, Education or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience as a Field Engineer on a wind farm construction projects.

Preferred Skills, Education or Experience:

• Prior construction experience.
• Electrical background.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter indicating why you are qualified for this position, your resume, and salary requirements.

~ Women, Veterans, and Minorities encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. ~