Field Engineer - Heavy Civil - Southwest District

About the role

This position offers opportunities for growth and travel within the construction industry, focusing on heavy civil, transportation, and water projects. The role requires a combination of field and office engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Aid in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Support field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Compile, process, and confirm daily labor timesheets
• Prepare Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Provide solutions related to heavy civil, transportation, and water projects and construction operations
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Support engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Prepare purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in maintaining basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Aid in the review and analysis of historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related fields such as civil engineering, mechanical, mining, geotechnical, etc.
• Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (written and verbal), planning, and organization
• Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time, including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
• Valid Driver’s License
• Previous internship experience is preferred

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Work safely and effectively
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Work overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Pay

$82,000 - $90,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.