{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ca359029eec64484646d98f6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ca359029eec64484646d98f6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ca359029eec64484646d98f6","title":"Construction Engineer","description":"Description\n\nTitle: Construction Engineer\nDepartment: Operations\nLocation: Ankeny, IA\nSupervisor: Senior Director of Construction\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nPosition Status: Permanent, Full-Time\nWork Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid\n\nCONSTRUCTION ENGINEER\n\nHanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.\n\nQcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.\n\nAs an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.\n\nApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.\n\nSUMMARY\nThe Construction Engineer position is a managerial role that is crucial to the successful planning, execution, and completion of solar construction projects. The Construction Engineer will have a range of responsibilities including project coordination, material procurement, permit management, and quality control, in addition to providing direct support to project-based staff and trades. They will also be responsible for fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship on-site, while maintaining clear and effective communication with all stakeholders. The Construction Engineer is expected to lead by example, upholding high standards in safety, quality, and professional development of their team.\nThis position reports to the Site Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO may designate. This position is a project-based assignment opportunity and hybrid working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 100%.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIE\nOversee and manage the execution of project deliverables and ensure compliance with project timelines and standards.\nLead procurement processes and coordinate engineering solutions in collaboration with project personnel.\nAcquire and sustain all necessary permits and ensure rigorous adherence to project specifications.\nEnhance team collaboration and communication across all project stakeholders, internally and externally.\nSupervise the generation and organization of project reports and technical documents and maintain strict control over project documentation.\nProvide operational support to superintendents, including timekeeping, resource allocation, and quality management.\nDemonstrate leadership in safety, initiating job hazard analyses, and advocating for safe work practices throughout the project duration.\nEnforce environmental policies by overseeing appropriate field staff training and certifications.\nChampion professional development of Field Engineers by designing and executing development plan training and certifications.\nCultivate professional relationships with third parties and meet client expectations with high standards of communication.\nRegular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position\nPerform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or another related field, and 2 years construction experience, or;\nMinimum of 5 years work experience in related field.\nMust be competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).\nMust have experience with construction scheduling, CPM logic, and best practices.\nDemonstrated ability in supporting projects: development, planning, installation, and execution.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nWillingness to travel full-time.\nFluent in written and spoken English.\nAbility to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced working environment.\n\nEXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nBody Position: frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day\nif operating equipment, be able to enter and exit equipment up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day\nMove/Traverse: frequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk\nCarry Weight: frequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds\nHearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations\nSight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far\nClimb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office/equipment/trenches upper and lower\nTravel: up to 100% as needed\n\nEXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT\nRegular professional, construction site setting\nNoise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office trailer setting)\nNoise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)\nFlexibility to work night shifts\nUnder the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department\n\nHanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\n\nIt is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.\nWe are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.","company":"Qcell","rawCompany":"qcell","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:44:01.325Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238190","title":"Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors","slug":"other-foundation-structure-and-building-exterior-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Construction Engineer","description":"Description\n\nTitle: Construction Engineer\nDepartment: Operations\nLocation: Ankeny, IA\nSupervisor: Senior Director of Construction\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nPosition Status: Permanent, Full-Time\nWork Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid\n\nCONSTRUCTION ENGINEER\n\nHanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.\n\nQcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.\n\nAs an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.\n\nApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.\n\nSUMMARY\nThe Construction Engineer position is a managerial role that is crucial to the successful planning, execution, and completion of solar construction projects. The Construction Engineer will have a range of responsibilities including project coordination, material procurement, permit management, and quality control, in addition to providing direct support to project-based staff and trades. They will also be responsible for fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship on-site, while maintaining clear and effective communication with all stakeholders. The Construction Engineer is expected to lead by example, upholding high standards in safety, quality, and professional development of their team.\nThis position reports to the Site Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO may designate. This position is a project-based assignment opportunity and hybrid working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 100%.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIE\nOversee and manage the execution of project deliverables and ensure compliance with project timelines and standards.\nLead procurement processes and coordinate engineering solutions in collaboration with project personnel.\nAcquire and sustain all necessary permits and ensure rigorous adherence to project specifications.\nEnhance team collaboration and communication across all project stakeholders, internally and externally.\nSupervise the generation and organization of project reports and technical documents and maintain strict control over project documentation.\nProvide operational support to superintendents, including timekeeping, resource allocation, and quality management.\nDemonstrate leadership in safety, initiating job hazard analyses, and advocating for safe work practices throughout the project duration.\nEnforce environmental policies by overseeing appropriate field staff training and certifications.\nChampion professional development of Field Engineers by designing and executing development plan training and certifications.\nCultivate professional relationships with third parties and meet client expectations with high standards of communication.\nRegular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position\nPerform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or another related field, and 2 years construction experience, or;\nMinimum of 5 years work experience in related field.\nMust be competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).\nMust have experience with construction scheduling, CPM logic, and best practices.\nDemonstrated ability in supporting projects: development, planning, installation, and execution.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nWillingness to travel full-time.\nFluent in written and spoken English.\nAbility to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced working environment.\n\nEXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nBody Position: frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day\nif operating equipment, be able to enter and exit equipment up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day\nMove/Traverse: frequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk\nCarry Weight: frequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds\nHearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations\nSight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far\nClimb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office/equipment/trenches upper and lower\nTravel: up to 100% as needed\n\nEXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT\nRegular professional, construction site setting\nNoise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office trailer setting)\nNoise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)\nFlexibility to work night shifts\nUnder the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department\n\nHanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\n\nIt is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.\nWe are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:44:01.325Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:44:01.325Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Qcell","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Irvine","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ca359029eec64484646d98f6"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ca359029eec64484646d98f6"}}