Field Engineer - Rail and Transit

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads and transit facilities, we work every day to make the world better for everyone.

In this role, you will help support a national effort that implements and performs design and construction of infrastructure improvements to provide accessibility to Amtrak’s intercity rail support system. The Field Engineer is the primary on-site representative for the Contracting Official’s Technical Representative / Resident Engineer (COTR/RE). You’ll be responsible for monitoring the contractors performance of the work, preparing reports and other documentation of the contractor’s work, and providing technical advice to the COTR/RE.

Responsibilities

The Field Engineer will work directly with the COTR/RE on projects throughout the continental U.S. working on-site approximately 80% of the time. Off-site work will make up approximately 20% of your working time. This role will require travel of one- or two-week duration typically.

• Providing on-site construction monitoring of several concurrent construction contracts from mobilization through final acceptance of contractors work and contract closeout
• Preparing reports and other documentation of the contractor’s work
• Providing technical advice to the COTR/RE
• Encouraging and supporting a culture of safety on all projects assuring that the work is executed in accordance with the contract as well as good engineering and construction practices
• Verifying the contractors work is in conformance with the applicable contract drawings and specifications and performing on-site quality oversight inspections of the contractors’ work
• Providing various written daily inspection reports that document on-site activities and document deviations from the contract requirements or any performance or technical deficiencies by the contractor
• Preparing Accessibility Survey Assessment System (ASAS) forms as work is completed to document compliancy with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Assisting with post-construction assessments of the work to verify compliance with the contract and the ADA
• Retaining all project reports and documentation in the Unifier document control system
• Participating in weekly contract progress meetings
• Inspecting the contractor’s performance of warranty work during the contract’s warranty period
• Providing on-site support to the COTR/RE and assisting with various activities

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience as a field inspector providing construction oversight and inspection experience on site development for transportation projects, specifically civil/structural Construction oversight and inspection experience with a focus on facility renovation, historic preservation, rail transportation and ADA compliance
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations in the continental U.S. approximately 80% of working time
• Possess a valid driving license and satisfactory driving record
• Strong communication skills

Qualifications

Ideally, you'll also have Associate’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering CCM or PMP

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $95,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This role will require travel of one- or two-week duration typically. The final candidate could be located anywhere on the West Coast, including but not limited to, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Jose, Riverside, CA, Bellevue, Spokane, Seattle, Yakima, WA, Rio Rancho, NM, Salt Lake City, Utah, Reno, NV or Portland, OR.