Field Engineer - MWH

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation. As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here. The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters communities, and improves ecosystems.

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a qualified Field Engineer to support Civil/Structural/Earthworks components on a significant wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project in Las Vegas, Nevada. MWH provides construction management-at-risk, construction management-as-agent, design-build, and general contracting services for water and wastewater facilities. Selected individuals will provide technical and field support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Assist with construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, document controls, material purchases, deliveries, and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing field and quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable work plans, permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work completed, material requirement calculations, etc., to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Provide in-the-field support to supervision and craft labor to facilitate the planned and safe execution of construction activities and lead selected activities as required or directed.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors; initiate RFIs and follow through to resolution.
• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Review incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, review and process subcontractor’s pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFIs, and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Assist with review and analyze contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of time-served construction experience, skills, and training may also be considered as an equitable qualification.
• 0-5 years of construction, design, and/or field support experience/knowledge.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to manage interfaces and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management database systems such as CMiC, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.
• Civil/structural/earthworks experience on large heavy civil construction or process projects, i.e., power, gas, petrochem, or mining process.
• Onsite experience with a self-performing contractor, demonstrating successful performance on projects greater than $10M.

Pay

Anticipated salary budgeted for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 per year depending on experience.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental, and vision.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time).
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.