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Solar Project Engineer

Trillium Construction is hiring a Solar Project Coordinator / Project Engineer for a well-established infrastructure firm based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

This is a full-time, in-office position with frequent travel to solar construction sites across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, with project territory expanding throughout the Midwest. Relocation assistance is available up to $5,000. Annual compensation is $70,000–$90,000/year. 

Travel: 2–3 days/week to job sites (expenses paid). When not traveling, you’ll be based out of the company’s Waukesha office—this is not a hybrid or remote position.

Key Responsibilities
-Manage solar construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout
-Create and maintain project schedules and budgets for utility and commercial solar installations
-Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely, high-quality execution
-Monitor and track field productivity, labor, and project financials
-Visit solar project sites 2–3 days per week to oversee progress and support field teams
-Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and contribute to a strong safety culture
-Facilitate project meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders
-Document and report project delays, impacts, and changes in accordance with contract terms

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Qualifications
-2+ years of experience in solar construction project coordination or engineering
-Proficiency in scheduling, budgeting, and construction documentation tools
-Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
-Willingness to travel regionally during the workweek (expenses paid)
-Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Waukesha, WI
 

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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