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Solar Field Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Field Engineer, Piping

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

The Piping Field Engineer will oversee and execute the project controls and management of the ... Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are ...

Field Engineer, Piping

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

The Piping Field Engineer will oversee and execute the project controls and management of the ... Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are ...

Field Technician I

Longmont, CO ยท On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Field Technician I Company Overview: Harness Energy is a leading provider of wind and solar field ... We do this by installing and maintaining equipment that wind and solar energy developers depend on ...

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Solar Field Engineer information

What is a solar field engineer?

Solar Field Engineers are technical professionals who design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot solar energy systems, primarily in outdoor or field environments. They work on photovoltaic (PV) systems, ensuring that solar panels and associated equipment are correctly installed and operating efficiently. Their responsibilities often include site assessment, equipment testing, quality control, and compliance with safety standards. Solar Field Engineers also provide technical support during and after project implementation to ensure optimal system performance.

What are some common challenges solar field engineers face when working on large-scale solar installations?

Solar Field Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multiple contractors on-site, adapting to varying weather conditions, and troubleshooting unexpected performance issues in solar arrays. Being able to quickly diagnose electrical or mechanical faults while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards is crucial. Effective communication and flexibility are key, as projects may require schedule adjustments and collaboration with project managers, technicians, and site supervisors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a solar field engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Solar Field Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, experience with solar energy systems, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with solar design software, SCADA systems, and industry certifications like NABCEP are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in outdoor environments help you excel in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient installation and maintenance of solar projects, maximizing energy output and project success.

What is the difference between Solar Field Engineer vs Solar Project Technician?

AspectSolar Field EngineerSolar Project Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in engineering or related field, certifications like NABCEPTechnical diploma or associate degree, NABCEP certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee installation, troubleshoot systems in the fieldAssist with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting on-site
Employer & Industry UsageSolar companies, EPC contractors, utilitiesInstallation firms, maintenance companies, solar developers

The Solar Field Engineer typically handles system design, project oversight, and troubleshooting, requiring engineering credentials. In contrast, the Solar Project Technician focuses on hands-on installation and maintenance tasks. Both roles work in the field and are essential in solar project development, but the engineer's role is more supervisory and design-oriented, while the technician's role is more operational and hands-on.

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Infographic showing various Solar Field Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Field Engineer, Electrical

Phoenix Industrial Inc

Colorado Springs, CO โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Overview:

The Electrical Field Engineer II will oversee and execute the project controls and management of the Electrical discipline. The main functions of the Field Engineer II will include (but not limited to) responsibility for a specific area of the project such as direct support to a Craft Superintendent, quantity collection, scheduling, contract administration, project planning and scheduling, procurement, and project reporting.

The Field Engineer II role requires interfacing with all areas affected by the project including the client(s), engineering/design, subcontractors, distributors, vendors, and the ongoing strategic communication with project management regarding the status of the project. 

Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S.. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 90% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. Youโ€™ll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MasTec Industrial, alongside its sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has been in operation since 1947. We serve a diverse clientele, including utilities, independent power producers, developers, and municipal utilities.

Specializing in projects using natural gas, oil, biomass, and other combustible fuels, our team boasts over 30 years of expertise in the power industry. We provide EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services and assist in project development. Our experience spans various systems for utility and industrial facilities, including simple and combined cycle plants, reciprocating engines, and waste-to-energy projects. MasTec Industrial delivers value throughout all project phases, from conceptual design to operations and maintenance.

At MasTec Industrial, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality, safety, and value in every project. We focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within our organization. Our goal is to foster a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in the industry.

The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTecโ€™s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In addition to our industrial market sector; In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. 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. 

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Represent in a professional manner in all client interaction activities.
  • Provide the client with contract required reports (weekly, monthly, schedule.)
  • Understand and follow Corporate Safety Plan and site-specific safety plan.
  • Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
  • Develop a process for the creation and review of work plans and work packages.
  • Provide support to ensure the site quality plan is communicated and all inspections and quality documentation is being completed on time and assembled for final turn over.
  • Manage the compilation, processing, and customer approval of daily labor timesheets.
  • Compile and distribute weekly the Average Labor Rate to the front-line supervision.
  • Train craft and staff employees how to complete Job Safety Analysis (JSAโ€™s)
  • Participate in or lead jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
  • Order, schedule material deliveries and develop procurement status report.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
  • Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
  • Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
  • Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
  • Prepare field issued purchase orders and subcontracts, prepare material buyout take offs from issued for construction drawings.
  • Direct home office performed procurement and subcontract administration functions.
  • Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
  • Manage all project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), submittal, transmittal, memorandums, and other contract required correspondence.
  • Create and closely monitor project controls such as productivity tracking including Average labor rate, indirect scheduling, equipment schedule and log, risk, and opportunity log, etc.
  • Create and maintain master project schedule.
  • Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
  • Drive the planning process through the master schedule, 6-week, 3-week, 1-week, and manpower curves.
  • Administering Accounting/Job Costs/Work in Progress (WIP) Updates: Learn and Assist the Project Manager with these activities.
  • Lead the budgeting process of taking the Estimate and converting it to the Standard Phase codes.
  • Alert Project Manager and Home Office of trends regarding labor, material, subcontractor and equipment costs.
  • Accurately manage the cost forecasting process for entire project (labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment.)
  • Establish the cashflow forecast and curve to ensure positive cashflow for the project.
  • Act as primary company representative in the absence of or as directed by Project Manager or Project Engineer.
  • Know the provisions, terms and scope of the Prime contract.
  • Develop and prepare Schedule of Values and all Invoices to customer.

SUPERVISORY:

  • Support a crew of up to 50 people for short periods if needed.
  • Lead 1-2 Field Engineers.
  • Oversee and manage a portion of the field office staff, which could include engineers, office manager, document control, schedulers, procurement, warehouse, and other support personnel on the project.
Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in engineering, construction management, or related.
  • Three (3) to Five (5) yearsโ€™ experience as a Field Engineer or similar role.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
  • When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
  • Set a personal example of safe behavior.
  • Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
  • Willing to travel extensively and relocate to the next project location for an extended period (typically 6-12 months.)
  • Other may duties may be assigned
  • Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
  • May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
  • Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
  • Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
  • This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
  • Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
  • May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
  • Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
  • Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
  • Keep good balance and work at heights.
  • See well (either naturally or with correction).
  • Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
  • Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Competitive pay of $75,000 - $110,000 per year with ongoing performance review, project completion bonus opportunity and merit increases.
  • 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an 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/Disability/Veteran. 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.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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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