Field Engineer
About the role
This position is an entry-level position accountable for providing field engineering project support to Orion. This includes inspection of project materials to be used and providing work control guidelines required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by craft workers.
The incumbent will typically work closely with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Engineer, Safety Representative, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft persons on the jobsite to ensure successful project completion and close out.
Responsibilities
- Works with the Project Management Team and jobsite work crews to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new projects.
- Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects when assigned to the office.
- Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects, accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
- Performs drafting, charging, and similar graphical work.
- Works with Project Manager to ensure procurement of materials from suppliers that are required at the jobsite to complete the project.
- Inventories, checks, examines, and measures materials received to ensure quality and quantity.
- Interprets project plans and specifications.
- Provides work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts.
- Checks as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
- Provides topographic and cross-section surveys as required by planning and payment quantities and provides quantity calculations as required.
- Coordinates surveying activities with the assigned engineer to meet the construction requirements.
- Ensures that project team members and work crews work in a safe manner and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
- Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Requirements
- A B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience is required.
- Prior hands-on work experience in the marine construction industry as a Summer Intern or Co-op Engineer is preferred but not required.
- The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction, Materials Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.
Skills
- The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business.
- Be an effective communicator.
- Interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.
Physical/Mental Requirements
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
- Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another.
- Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
- Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'.
- Working in confined spaces and working at elevated heights.
- Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
- Adapting to extreme temperature changes and outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
- Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.
Benefits
An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.
- Medical, including Prescription Drugs
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
- Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts