BESS Field Project Engineer

BESS Field Project Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX

Reports to: Project Execution Manager

Overview

A renewable energy organization specializing in utility-scale battery storage and power

generation projects is seeking a Field Project Engineer to support on-site construction and

commissioning activities for a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in

San Antonio. This role provides hands-on field experience, cross-functional collaboration,

and opportunities for professional growth within an active project environment.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Project Execution Manager, the Field Project Engineer acts as the on-site

engineering representative, supporting construction oversight, technical coordination, quality

assurance, and project reporting in alignment with contract requirements, design documents,

and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily on-site construction activities, coordination, and issue resolution for a

utility-scale BESS project.

• Review contracts, change orders, and amendments to ensure proper field

implementation.

• Develop and track construction schedules, ensuring alignment with project

milestones.

• Monitor construction progress to confirm compliance with approved designs and

specifications.

• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure adherence to safety, quality,

and contractual requirements.

• Manage RFIs, non-conformance reports (NCRs), submittals, and field change

requests.

• Verify contractor compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and project

timelines.

• Collaborate with project leadership to resolve technical issues and design

clarifications.

• Prepare daily and weekly reports covering progress, safety observations, and potential

risks.

• Conduct routine site inspections to ensure proper workmanship and safety

compliance.• Participate in testing, inspections, and project acceptance activities.

• Monitor jobsite conditions for hazards and report safety concerns.

• Identify and communicate risks related to schedule, cost, safety, and constructability.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including logs, reports, and turnover

records.

• Track onsite materials and ensure proper storage and handling.

• Support implementation of construction procedures, safety standards, and technical

requirements.

• Assist in verifying contractor health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance.

• Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes are properly executed

onsite.

• Support oversight of quality control personnel as needed.

• Prepare progress, safety, and quality reports to inform project management decisions.

• Confirm that construction procedures and standard work instructions support quality

execution.

• Verify that inspection and testing equipment is properly calibrated and documented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical

Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in active construction environments and travel to project sites as

required.