Strong fit for mechanical construction professionals who coordinate utility-scale energy projects and manage field teams.
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Original posting from AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC via Greenhouse
At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Construction Superintendent to support utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, BESS, and wind. In this role, you’ll coordinate mechanical construction activities onsite and help ensure work meets project plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. Depending on the project, your scope may include solar racking and tracker systems, module installation, mechanical equipment setting, HVAC, piping, pumps, and balance-of-plant systems. You’ll coordinate EPC partners and contractors, track progress and deliveries, support inspections and QA/QC, and maintain clear field records. You’ll also help resolve field issues, manage work sequencing, and support punch lists and project closeout.
What You’ll Do
Lead onsite coordination of mechanical construction activities for utility-scale solar, BESS, and wind projects.
Coordinate installation of mechanical systems and equipment, which may include trackers, racking, modules, HVAC, piping, pumps, and balance-of-plant components.
Review work plans, drawings, specifications, schedules, installation methods, and safety procedures.
Coordinate EPC partners, subcontractors, and other project teams to sequence work and resolve field conflicts.
Monitor equipment and material deliveries, staging, storage, and readiness for installation.
Track progress against project milestones and communicate schedule constraints, site conditions, and changes.
Support quality control through field observations, inspections, testing coordination, and documentation of deficiencies.
Help ensure work complies with project requirements, permits, applicable codes, and safety standards.
Participate in site walks, punch lists, mechanical completion, substantial completion, and project closeout.
Maintain accurate field records, including daily reports, photos, inspection records, decisions, and progress updates.
Identify project risks, participate in root cause analysis, and support corrective and preventive actions.
Represent EPS onsite and build productive working relationships with clients, utilities, AHJs, EPCs, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Share field knowledge and contribute to team development and continuous improvement.
Who You Are
An experienced construction professional with mechanical field supervision experience, ideally on utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, or other energy projects.
Familiar with mechanical installation scopes such as trackers, racking, HVAC, piping, pumps, equipment setting, or balance-of-plant systems.
Skilled at coordinating multiple contractors and keeping work safe, organized, and on schedule.
Able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, work plans, and schedules.
Familiar with construction quality practices, inspections, and field documentation.
A clear communicator who builds trust with EPC partners, contractors, and internal teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, and construction scheduling tools.
Safety trained for field work; OSHA 10 required.
Willing and able to travel to project sites across the United States.
High school diploma required; additional coursework or a degree is preferred.
Why AKS?
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.
Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.
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