Assistant Field Engineer-Wind energy

Tetra Tech EC, Inc. has emerged as a premier provider of support to a variety of wind energy developers nationwide. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. in-house staff members provide a full suite of consulting services, from initial siting and permitting phases through post-construction surveys.

We achieve success in the wind energy arena because we understand the regulatory environment. For more than three decades, Tetra Tech EC, Inc. has successfully assisted hundreds of energy clients with federal permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance issues.

Our regulatory expertise also covers state- and local-level regulations and permits. Our planners and scientists have provided licensing/permitting support for thousands of miles of linear infrastructure development in 47 states, including more than 6,500 miles of electric transmission lines. This experience has taught us how to overcome regulatory pitfalls that cause costly project delays. We are able to assist our clients with simple, straightforward local permitting processes, and we have the depth of resources, experience, and knowledge to develop and manage complex state siting processes or assessments under NEPA.  Our Wind Program is currently seeking  an Assistant Field Engineer for Denver, CO.  Provides technical construction management, engineering assistance, and oversight services on fast-track Wind Energy construction projects throughout the U.S.  As part of the construction management team, this position will be responsible for a variety of field engineering related tasks, with duties involving field activity execution and verification .  Position will be full-time (salaried) on wind energy project construction sites, with project durations typically ranging from 6-12 months (potentially longer for large sites). Home visit frequency will be negotiated on a per project basis and may be determined or influenced by project schedule.  Specific Duties/Responsibilities: As an integral member of Construction Management Team, the Field Engineer position will include combinations of the following (but not limited to) duties/responsibilities:  Monitors specified field activities, with technical oversight of craft labor and subcontractor activities.  Assists Project Controls by gathering, preparing and forecasting manpower, schedule and cost data. Verifies work performance, materials, equipment and quality by performing in-process inspections and other tracking methods to ensure results meet design requirements.  Provides technical support to craft labor and contractors to provide guidance and assist with the resolution of conflicts.  Reviews subcontractor performance/submittals to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications.  Performs field take offs from design and other construction drawings and tracks material quantities for field activities.  Assists with the preparation of field design changes and maintains updated record drawings for configuration control.  Supports field procurement by assisting with the preparation of field purchase requisitions, orders, deliveries, receipt inspection and storage requirements.  Assists with the preparation of project closeout documentation and establishes and maintains necessary supporting records and files Keeps superiors and project team informed on the status of engineering progress, requirements, problems, changes, additions and omissions to the work scope and similar matters.  Monitors work progress for situations which are potential “changed conditions” from the contract scope of work.  Alerts project team of any such conditions which potentially are a “changed condition”.  Basic Requirements: Work is construction oriented involving potentially strenuous conditions.  Long days performing work out in the elements can be expected, including winter weather. Some construction activities may be performed at night. Ability to climb ladders (approximately 300 feet in height) for wind turbine access desirable and may be used to screen applicants.  Applicants must have the right to work and remain in the U.S.  Background: Varied background and past experience may satisfy the requirements of this position, including substations, patch panels, SCADA wireless control systems, interconnects and other electrical power related technical disciplines.  Background in electrical construction management/oversight desirable.  BS Engineering degree is required, but experience may be substituted for the degree.  1+ years experience desirable.  Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value team-oriented workplace and workforce diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Tetra Tech offers their employees a comprehensive compensation package and the opportunity to work on large scale government projects. Please visit our website at www.tteci.com or www.tetratech.com to see the array or services that we provide and exciting projects we are currently working on. Candidates who are interested in joining our dynamic team should submit a resume to Tetra Tech EC to eastern.region2@tteci.com . Resumes should include salary requirements.