Field Engineer I / Field Engineer II
About the role
The ideal candidate will provide field support in areas of technical expertise including but not limited to QC, engineering design, evaluations and assessments, reports, process optimization and technical program development and implementation to include support to staff such as project managers, QC managers, engineers, CADD technicians, field technicians and technical writers.
Responsibilities
- Implement the site-specific QC plan requirements for the assigned project.
- Conduct onsite inspections and documentation of all daily inspections, testing and adherence to established procedures.
- Submittal review and approval.
- Provide follow up inspections and document correction of deficiencies.
- Attend meetings (kickoff, coordination, mutual understanding).
- Conduct QC meetings.
- In the event of a major deficiency, this position is authorized to stop work to prevent further non-conforming work and is responsible for documenting the major deficiency, investigating causes of occurrence, working with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to resolve the deficiency, and following up to ensure the deficiency is resolved.
Requirements
- Field Engineer I: Three (3) years of experience in technical field of expertise consisting of design, field management, and QC management experience with at least one (1) year of experience in QC field management.
- Field Engineer II: Four (4) years of experience in technical field of expertise consisting of design, field management, and QC management experience with at least one (1) year of experience in each area except for two (2) years of experience in QC field management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Experience in construction work and ensuring quality.
- Experience working with both subcontractors and self-performing crews as on-site project quality control representative.
- Ability to use technical/functional expertise to establish plans, develop systems and processes.
- Proficient computer skills to include the use, management and administration of the information technology platforms.
- Ability to provide direction including oral and written communication.
- Communicate effectively via oral and written means.
- Act with integrity and commit to quality.
- Foster teamwork and value diversity.
- Establish contacts with vendors, sub-contractors, manufacturers and laboratories to obtain quotes and submittals.
- Display a consistent effort to listen, comprehend and act in response to the needs of both internal and external clients to provide excellent service and client satisfaction.
- Develop and mentor junior staff and support colleagues at same level toward professional development / growth.
- Absorb and apply knowledge of Clients Standards, CAPE’s Standards legal and regulatory requirements and industry standards to be applied to assigned projects, resolve conflicts, and communicate standards to be used on a project to all assigned project staff including the project manager.
- Ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information.
- Comply with the rules governing applicable State Boards of licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
- Maintain and renew required licenses and certifications.
- Meet budgets, schedules, commitments, and internal and external client’s expectations.
Skills
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or similar highly desired.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer or similar in at least one state capable or registration in other states.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vanguard retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees.
- Health savings account (HSA) with investment option.
- Paid annual leave.
- Paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
Pay
$90,000 up to $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
75-90% travel is required for this position. Note that there is often downtime between field projects and when that occurs, you will work from home. Potential exposure to equipment operation hazards and moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; elevated work locations; outside weather conditions; and exposure to heat or cold extremes. Occasional moderate to high noise exposures in the work environment. Potential exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards such as: hazardous materials/waste and toxic airborne contaminants; physical hazards from work environment conditions and equipment operations; and biological hazards from poisonous plants and animals. Activities may require use of respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing. Tasks involve frequent standing and sitting. Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Occasional lifting and/or moving of objects up to 50 pounds in weight required. Vision abilities specifically required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Position may require the ability to safely use construction equipment. Travel required for technical project support.
Why CAPE?
To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share and develop new services to support smart growth. CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, Vanguard retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.