Field Engineer

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is actively hiring a Field Engineer to support construction of the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center (WRESC), a nominal 520-megawatt (MW) gross (500 MW net) advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) facility in Kern County, California, approximately 4 miles north of Rosamond. Ramos CS is providing field engineering support across the site's four power turbine trains, thermal storage systems, and interconnection infrastructure. The Field Engineer will be on-site fulltime, supporting daily construction activities, inspections, and quality documentation.

• Conduct daily field inspections of construction activities, verifying conformance with plans, specifications, and project quality standards.

• Perform or oversee geotechnical field testing, including soil compaction, materials testing, and earthwork verification.

• Document field conditions, discrepancies, and construction progress through daily reports.

• Support land development activities including grading, drainage, and site utility installation oversight.

• Coordinate with contractors and engineering staff to resolve field issues and support RFI responses.

• Maintain accurate field records, photographs, and inspection logs in accordance with project requirements.

• Promote a Safety First approach on all site activities.

• Support QA/QC processes for materials and installed work.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

• 4 to 7 years of experience in geotechnical, inspection, and/or land development work.

• Ability to be on-site in the field 100% of the time.

• Strong working knowledge of construction documents, plans, and specifications.

• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT status — not required, but preferred.

• Experience on heavy industrial, energy, or utility-scale construction projects.

• Cal OSHA 30-hour Construction training.

Compensation: $94,000 to $135,000 per year (depending on qualifications)