Field Engineer
About the role
Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in various sectors including aviation, government, commercial, transportation, healthcare, and more. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country.
Responsibilities
- Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents.
- Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete.
- Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports.
- Aid the Superintendent in front-line field management.
- Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives, and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent.
- Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status. Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality, and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items.
- Interpret plans and specifications for foremen and trade partners.
- Oversee trade partners, as assigned, and direct workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience.
- Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc.
- Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan, and deliverables related to field operations. Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.
Requirements
- A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
- 1 year of experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Strong communication skills.
- Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.
Qualifications
- Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death & dismemberment.
- Long-term disability.
- 401(K) retirement plan.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Vision and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Annual bonus plan.
- Company cell phone or cell phone allowance.
- Vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Cost of living adjustment (COLA) (subject to periodic review and adjustment).
Pay
Compensation Range (Washington State): $76,200 - $92,100
Schedule
Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
Frequent communication with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
Computers and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
Regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
Reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death & dismemberment.
- Long-term disability.
- 401(K) retirement plan.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Vision and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Annual bonus plan.
- Company cell phone or cell phone allowance.
- Vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Cost of living adjustment (COLA) (subject to periodic review and adjustment).
Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action Employer
Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)