Manager R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Fargo, ND

Join Our Team and Build the Future of Renewable Energy! Are you ready for an adventure that makes a difference? We are expanding our Wind Renewables Construction Team and are seeking passionate, driven individuals who want to play a vital role in shaping the renewable power infrastructure of tomorrow.

As a Field Engineer, you will embark on an exciting journey, traveling to various construction sites and working at the cutting edge of sustainability. Your primary responsibilities will include independently inspecting and monitoring construction activities, ensuring they align with our blueprints and meet all necessary specifications and codes.

Your keen eye for detail will be crucial as you identify significant issues and collaborate with project management to overcome challenges. In this dynamic role, you’ll not only contribute to groundbreaking projects but also gain invaluable experience while traveling and working alongside like-minded professionals who share your commitment to a sustainable future. It’s an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of project scope and schedules, all while making your mark in the renewable energy field.

Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. This role is eligible for a monthly vehicle allowance.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 
We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.
The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. .

• Promote and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect and ensure the quality of work on large-scale wind and solar projects, including roads, excavations, concrete, substations, and installations.
• Verify that construction aligns with design documents.
• Review test and inspection reports; communicate any failures to the Field Quality Manager.
• Ensure materials comply with approved submittals and specifications.
• Perform basic surveying and measurements for roadways and structures.
• Organize daily activities to accurately record QC and QA data.
• Prepare comprehensive Daily Reports detailing completed work and resource usage.
• Prevent and address deficiencies through quality control inspections.
• Collaborate with site management to ensure QA/QC compliance and maintain communication with construction managers.
• Assist in developing operations and maintenance manuals.
• Support the receiving and inventory process for site materials.
• Create/manage punch lists for completed work.
• Help manage production and extra work authorization logs.
• May prepare daily project updates and validate calibrated tools.
• Utilize construction management software for quality inspections and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Compensation

Field Engineer I Requirements: 

• Compensation $65,000-$70,000/ year, commensurate with experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent and two 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

Field Engineer II Requirements: 

• Compensation $70,000-$80,000/ year, commensurate with experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and one to two years’ experience in related construction field
• High School graduate or equivalent and three 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

Field Engineer III Requirements: 

• Compensation $80,000-$90,000/ year, commensurate with experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and two to three years’ experience in related construction field preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent and four or more years’ experience in related construction field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• 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)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, which may include background check, drug testing, and confirmation that the candidate meets company standards for driver’s license status and driving record.  Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Qualifications & Compensation

Field Engineer I Requirements: 

• Compensation $65,000-$70,000/ year, commensurate with experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent and two 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

Field Engineer II Requirements: 

• Compensation $70,000-$80,000/ year, commensurate with experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and one to two years’ experience in related construction field
• High School graduate or equivalent and three 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

Field Engineer III Requirements: 

• Compensation $80,000-$90,000/ year, commensurate with experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and two to three years’ experience in related construction field preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent and four or more years’ experience in related construction field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• 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)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, which may include background check, drug testing, and confirmation that the candidate meets company standards for driver’s license status and driving record.  Accessibility: If you need accommo...