Field Engineer - Southwest Region

About the role

The Field Engineer (FE) position is designed to support the Superintendent in front-line field management. Key responsibilities include project layout, supervision of trades, quality control, and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents.
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete.
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports.
• Aid with quality control, site safety initiatives, and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent.
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status. Inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality, and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items.
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Oversee trade partners, as assigned, and direct workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc.
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan, and deliverables related to field operations. Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 1 year of experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.

Qualifications

• Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply construction plans and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vision and dental insurance (employee paid).
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus plan (salaried positions).
• Company-paid cell phone or cell phone allowance (salaried positions).
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance (salaried positions, project engineers and above).
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Pay

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Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vision and dental insurance (employee paid).
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus plan (salaried positions).
• Company-paid cell phone or cell phone allowance (salaried positions).
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance (salaried positions, project engineers and above).
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.