Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer (Northern CA Bay Area '25-'26)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples.
• Aid in communication of information across all levels of project team.
• Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission and responses for Requests for Information (RFI’s).
• Aid in preparing estimates for changes in work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors.
• Study contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Aid in maintenance and updates of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, and project logs.
• Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
• Aid Engineering to ensure materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet construction schedule.
• Aid in preparation of final records for project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education.
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft suite of applications.
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs, desired.

Physical Demands

• Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently view a computer monitor and frequently use a computer keyboard.
• Sufficiently view a computer monitor and frequently use a computer keyboard.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally perform work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting.
• The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.