Field Engineer (Entry/Junior)

About the role

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Field Engineer opportunity in Aiken, SC for our Projects Group. This position is an opportunity for professional development and growth in a Department of Energy (DOE) subcontractor project office. The right candidate will be organized, flexible, able to manage confidential information, proactive, possess a strong desire to learn, eager to be a part of and support the team, and have the ability and disposition to multi-task with constant interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical and heavy industrial construction.
• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; develop proposals, specifications and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre-bid investigation meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, and maintain exceptional owner relations.
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical preferred
• 0–3 years of field engineering or similar relevant experience
• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Familiarity with construction software such as P6/Bluebeam is a plus
• CAD ability is a plus
• United States Citizenship required