Field Engineer

About the role

Why join Ballard Marine Construction? Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America. Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with like-minded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular about who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us! This position will be performing engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or related field.
• 1 – 3 years of experience working as a Field Engineer in the construction industry; Heavy Civil/Infrastructure experience preferred.
• Core attributes: grit and resiliency, comradery and inspirational, driven and competitive, trustworthy and respectful, ownership and accountability.

Skills

• Proficient with wide range of software including AutoCAD, Blue Beam, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to use mathematics and scientific rules/methods to solve problems.
• Ability to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to complete a project.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, telephone, email, and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to foster relationships with employees at all levels; ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives; strong creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations, in a dynamic fast‑paced work environment.
• Ability to work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, contractual documents, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Estimate quantities and