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Field Engineer - Wind/Renewables Opportunities

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 travel to various construction sites, working at the cutting edge of sustainability. Your primary responsibilities will include inspecting and monitoring construction activities independently, 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 contribute to groundbreaking projects while gaining invaluable experience working alongside like-minded professionals dedicated to a sustainable future. This position presents an exciting opportunity to develop a deep understanding of project scope and schedules while making your mark in the renewable energy field. Location & Travel Details: This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time, with the potential to be placed on a project site 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 your living expenses, as well as routine travel home (rotation) from the job site. This role also includes a monthly vehicle allowance. About Our Company: Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White Construction are part of the MasTec Renewables Group. With over 20 years in the renewable energy market, we leverage our experience to deliver effective energy infrastructure solutions within this dynamic and heavily regulated industry. We embrace diverse perspectives at all organizational levels, fostering collaboration and innovation. We create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry. Responsibilities: • Promote and adhere to safety policies and procedures. • Inspect and ensure the quality of work on large-scale wind and solar projects. • Verify that construction aligns with design documents. • Review test and inspection reports and communicate any failures to the Field Quality Manager. • Ensure materials comply with approved submittals and specifications. • Perform basic surveying and measurements. • Organize daily activities and 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. • 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: Field Engineer I: • Compensation: $65,000-$70,000/year, commensurate with experience. • Associates or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred. • High School graduate or equivalent with two or more years' experience in a related construction field. • Must complete and pass the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program. Field Engineer II: • Compensation: $70,000-$80,000/year, commensurate with experience. • Associates or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and one to two years' experience in a related construction field. • High School graduate or equivalent with three or more years' experience in a related construction field. • Must complete and pass the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program. Field Engineer III: • Compensation: $80,000-$90,000/year, commensurate with experience. • Associates or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred. • High School graduate or equivalent with four or more years' experience in a related construction field. Skills and Abilities Required: • Commitment to health and safety standards. • Self-starter, organized, and strong written and interpersonal skills. • Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office. • Capability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and technical procedures. • Ability to document project activities and ensure compliance. • Effective communication skills with diverse teams. What’s in it for you: • Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and potential merit increases. • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Flexible spending account options. • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. • Paid time off, holidays, and military leave options. • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and more. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on any basis. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request during the employment process.

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Field Engineer I, II, or III (Wind/Renewables - Nationwide Opportunities!)

Overview: 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 Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White Construction are part of the MasTec Renewables Group. Our companies have been in the renewable energy market from the beginning-and we leverage that experience to deliver more effective energy infrastructure solutions. Our 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience enables us to better understand the nuances and navigate the challenges within this dynamic and heavily regulated industry. We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business-from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We've built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry. MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure. Responsibilities: • 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: 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 Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@. 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. #LI-AD1 #LI-Remote Appcast (For Export): #appflash

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Senior Permitting Biologist (Renewable Energy)

About us We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. About Energy Systems We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. About the role Do you want to help lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy? Do you have a passion for permitting renewable energy projects, and furthering your professional development in a company that truly puts people first? Are you excited about working with a diverse, collaborative team at the world s largest renewable energy consultancy? At DNV our organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. DNV s Environmental and Permitting Services (EPS) team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Permitting Biologist to help us provide comprehensive biological and permitting services in North America. You will be responsible for supporting project development, permitting, and owner s engineering activities for onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, energy storage and hydrogen projects, including support for the preparation of local, state, and federal renewable energy permit applications and management plans, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans and associated environmental impact studies. You will also be engaged in providing inputs to early phase siting and site characterization studies, assisting with field surveys, assisting with project due diligence activities and mentoring team members. What we do In our EPS team we strive to develop long-term partnerships with our Customers, acting as their trusted advisor from the early site selection stage through to operations. As our Customers are at the forefront of the energy transition, our team focuses on being nimble, highly experienced, and driven by our mission to ensure renewable energy projects are safely and sustainably sited, permitted, and operated. Our team The EPS team is comprised of siting, environmental, and permitting specialists who work directly with our Customers to help identify and address project risks. Our mission is to guide the sustainable, responsible growth of the renewables industry by providing innovative environmental and permitting expertise to support the greater good. To facilitate this work, excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount. Broadly, our work falls into three categories: • Biological services, including field surveys, habitat conservation plans, corporate avian and bat protection plans, review of mitigation strategies, and associated permitting. • Permitting services, providing support for permitting at the federal, state/provincial, and local level for wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen projects; including stakeholder engagement. • Siting services, including layout optimization, acoustical measurements, noise impact assessments, shadow flicker studies, blade/ice throw assessments, glint and glare studies, and visual impact studies. This role is based at our DNV office in San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA), Oak Brook (IL), Chalfont (PA), Dallas (TX) or New York (NY), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US. What You ll Do • Support renewable energy project site selection and characterization studies in North America and globally • Support and prepare regulatory documents such as permit applications, authoring of environmental reporting documentation including critical issues analyses, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Eagle Conservation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, mitigation and monitoring plans, offshore Construction and Operations Plans, enforcement action support and associated NEPA documents • Provide support for technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing and M&A activities • Organize consulting activities with different stakeholder groups, including federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations • Maintain sustainable relationships and good communication with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders • Assist in business development activities including preparing proposals for each client/project, maintaining strong client relationships, and attending client meetings to support further service offering expansion • Participate in DNV s thought leadership activities in coordination with the EPS Head of Section and Team Leads to organize publications, presentations, white papers, and other general scientific and regulatory knowledge-sharing activities related to special analysis for the renewable industry What we offer • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits • Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace • 401(k) with company match • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits • Education reimbursement program • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company • Career advancement opportunities • *Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election* As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal About you What is Required • Bachelor s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • At least 6 years of experience on biology-related components of renewable energy or similar projects, or 6 years of experience in environmental and/or permitting experience in the US • Experience in: • Preparing or leading Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans or other wildlife management plans, and biodiversity assessments; OR • Preparing or reviewing wildlife survey methodology and design, mitigation options, and quantitative risk assessment; OR • Engaging with and contacts within the federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations; and • Strong written and verbal English communication skills What is Preferred • Master s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred • Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage) • Experience with GIS as an assessment tool. • Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry • Capable of travelling to projects in development, construction, and operation sites in varying locations (10%-20% annual time) Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc. Requisition #cm9aexw1c000008lb4wj08chv

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Entering the wind trade in Seattle, WA, typically begins with specialized training in wind energy technology, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 1 to 2 years, requiring many hours of training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 wind energy professionals nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,770, and projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees earn an average of $1,200 per week in Seattle, with a potential for experienced professionals to exceed $108,000 annually. Trade schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities.

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