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Blattner Energy

Utility-scale solar, wind, and storage EPC firm

Field Engineer

Full-Time
$70.5k - $103.2k+ Annual bonus + Per diem + Paid flights home
Entry
Bachelor's, Associate's
United States
In PersonTravel and project-based assignments nationwide are required; typical projects last 6–18 months.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Interest in renewable energy or large-scale construction projects.
  • Willingness to travel and work project-based assignments; typical projects range from 6 to 18 months.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced field environment.
  • A team-first mindset and commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Support daily construction operations to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Coordinate with Trade Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to keep work moving efficiently.
  • Track daily production quantities, equipment usage, and cost data to support accurate reporting and forecasting.
  • Assist with short-interval planning, including two-week lookahead planning, and daily Plan of the Day execution.
  • Help enforce Blattner’s zero life-altering events safety culture on site.
  • Support QA/QC inspections, documentation, and compliance with project Quality Plans.
  • Assist with environmental compliance activities, including SWPPP, erosion control, and permit requirements.
  • Support engineering reviews, RFIs, as-builts, and job book documentation.
  • Assist with subcontractor progress tracking, pay applications, and change documentation.
  • Monitor job costs against estimates and escalate risks or variances early.
  • Partner closely with Superintendents, Project Construction Coordinators, and Site Managers to support field leadership.
  • Build working relationships with clients, landowners, utilities, and internal teams.
  • Participate in structured onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities.

About the company

Blattner Energy is a tier-1 EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure across the United States. The company builds large-scale solar farms, wind installations, and battery energy storage systems for utilities and developers nationwide. What sets Blattner apart is its decades of experience and a track record of building over 20% of the nation's utility-scale wind, solar, and storage capacity. The goal is to accelerate the nation's transition to reliable, resilient clean energy.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.7B

Headquarters

Avon, Minnesota

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Quanta ranked No. 1 on Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors list.
  • Blattner delivered more than 80% of Quanta’s solar capacity in 2025.
  • GridGlasses shows Papago Storage EPC awards on September 15, 2026, and multiple June 2026 awards.

What critics are saying

  • OSHA opened inspection 1899749.015 in Byron, New York, on June 15, 2026.
  • Blattner faces Jeremy Haggard v. Blattner Energy after a 2019 Iowa windfarm injury.
  • Autonomous contracts and project-based revenue depend on utility-scale awards; one lost cycle crushes utilization.

What makes Blattner Energy unique

  • Blattner is Quanta’s utility-scale EPC specialist for wind, solar, and storage since 2021.
  • Its projects span giants like Western Spirit, Converse County, and Papago Storage.
  • On September 8, 2025, Blattner signed Built Robotics to automate solar construction.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance (tuition reimbursement)
  • Per Diem
  • Company Truck with Fuel Card
  • Competitive Pay
  • Employee/Family Focused Culture

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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GE turbines to power new 200 MW wind farm in South Dakota

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Feb 15th, 2022
Blattner Energy, Inc. partners with ABBOTT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sun Valley Solar project donates $21,400, school supplies and opportunities for students Abbott, Texas, February 15th, 2022 – ENGIE North America (“ENGIE”), a leader in developing and managing renewable energy projects, and Blattner Energy, an industry-leading renewable energy contractor, announced a major give-back effort with the Abbott Independent School District located close to the Sun Valley Solar project currently under construction.

PV Tech
Aug 23rd, 2021
QUANTA SERVICES INC. acquires Blattner Energy, Inc. for $2.7B

Quanta Services has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blattner Holding Company, a utility-scale renewables solutions provider that has overseen more than 12GW of installed solar assets, in a deal worth US$2.7 billion.

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Jul 20th, 2021
Blattner Energy, Inc. recognized as No. 2 out of over 400 companies on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list

Blattner is ranked No. 2 out of over 400 companies on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list.