Field Engineer

About the role

This position is part of the Project Management Team for various job site locations throughout the region. Engineers provide onsite engineering and technical support, quality control, construction management assistance, land surveys, and help maintain a safe working environment. You will work closely with experienced field engineers, project engineers, and project managers to contribute to the successful execution of Marine Construction projects throughout the region. The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, coupled with a hands‑on and practical approach to problem‑solving. Manson Construction Co., founded in 1905, is a marine construction firm with over 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, supporting high‑profile marine infrastructure and energy projects nationwide. Main office is in Long Beach, CA; projects are typically in and around LA County, ranging from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review work activities and participate in creating JSAs.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, design specifications, and material requirements for quality and contract compliance.
• Maintain, document, and distribute up‑to‑date plans and specifications to management, crews, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation, including daily reports and progress tracking logs.
• Prepare daily documentation including reports, photographic records, and timecards.
• Coordinate delivery of materials and supplies; inspect documents and material upon arrival.
• Work with supervisors to coordinate schedules between crews and subcontractors and participate in developing the 5‑week schedule.
• Work with field crews and the project team to plan field layout on the project site.
• Prepare contract‑required submittals and review vendor and subcontractor submittals prior to transmission to the client.
• Participate in safety audits and develop basic knowledge of safety procedures, OSHA, and EMS‑385 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics, federal contractor obligations, and union agreements; uphold documentation and reporting standards.
• Promote and maintain an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience will be considered.
• 0‑2 years of construction experience.
• Marine, structures, heavy lifts, or concrete construction experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Ability to analyze issues and develop solutions, learn and adjust to new technologies, and effectively collaborate with others.
• Physical demands: performed primarily in the field; exposure to varying weather, uneven terrain, loud noise, active construction/industrial environments; frequent use of hands/fingers, talking, hearing; frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, stairs, ladders, step stools, reaching; frequent lifting/moving up to 10 lb, occasional up to 25 lb; vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, focus adjustment; required to wear PPE (hard hats, goggles, work boots, safety vests, life vests) as needed.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees; 80% paid for families.
• Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and holiday).
• Generous Retirement Plan: employees contribute 3%, Manson contributes 7%.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Company‑provided cell phone.