Field Engineer-Water Treatment

About the Role

ENTACT is actively seeking a Field Engineer-Water Treatment in the environmental remediation and geotechnical construction industry. Candidates must be open to sustained project-based travel within the US, at least 80% of the time. Project locations will vary depending on the assignment. Candidates can reside anywhere within the US. ENTACT offers per diem/living allowance and paid monthly trips home.

The position of Field Engineer (FE) will focus on Water Treatment System (WTS) engineering and operations management. The FE will work closely with all members of the field team which includes management, operators, subcontractors and health and safety manager. This position includes technical support, quality control, KPI tracking, and other responsibilities related to the proper and timely execution of ENTACT projects. Must be self-motivated to meet deadlines, communicate effectively in a teamwork setting and adapt to different role/responsibilities in a fast-paced ever-changing environment. Associates may be asked to support multiple projects and must be open to periods of sustained project-based travel. Must have a valid driver's license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.

Work Environment

The Field Engineer performs the essential job functions primarily in a construction/field setting and occasionally works in a typical office environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, lead, direct and complete work in accordance with ENTACT safety policy and procedure.
• Water Treatment System operating supervision, supervising and advising union personnel during construction, supervision of layout during construction and oversight during commissioning.
• Read water quality analytical data, update excel tables and reports for the water treatment system and monitor compliance with water treatment system performance and discharge criteria including final effluent.
• Draft/Update engineering drawings, specifications and record documents using AutoCAD.
• Support external contractors to execute subcontract agreements.
• Support compliance with Federal, State, and County regulators.
• Generate and estimate costs for the water treatment system mobilization, construction, commissioning, operation, and demobilization using Excel.
• Generate request for proposal documents to include bidders list, statement of work, bid form and instruction to bidder's letter for the solicitation of the work using Word and Excel templates.
• Develop/Update project schedules for the water treatment system activities using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Prepare and update operating procedures, support operator training and compliance, gather and review reporting of field data and prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Oversee the construction and setup of the system onsite and train ENTACT Associates how to run and maintain the system.
• Analyze water treatment system process issues and provide solutions.
• Work with project teams and vendors to meet project goals and objectives during the execution phase of the project.
• Review vendor and subcontractor solicitations and analyze bids through generation of bid abstract.
• Make technical recommendations to proposal and project team that provides value engineered approaches for water treatment system process and subcomponent applications.
• Scheduling and procurement, project engineering, planning and submittals, AutoCAD, field project accounting, contracts administration, and quality control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of Water Treatment System operating systems to include but not limited to SCADA and HMI Systems.
• Must successfully complete the following Michigan certifications: A-1 I (Storm Water management – Industrial Site), A-1 J (Storm Water Management – Construction Site), and industrial wastewater license that includes A-1D (Impoundment), A-2B (Filtration of Wastewater), B-1B (Neutralization), B-2A (Chemical Clarification).
• Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and system control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) to support subcontractors.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word and Teams.
• Team players with the ability to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Design, planning and communication skills that promote safe work and safe work products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good problem solving/decision making skills.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to take the initiative.
• Strong organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• HAZWOPER 40 hr. training is highly preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.

Physical Demands & Visual Requirements

Physical, visual and situational activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, vendors, both individually and in front of a group.
• Good reasoning ability and decision-making skills.
• Able to understand and utilize reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.
• Must be able to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Work requires the ability to hear normal conversation, see near objects, and speak clearly.
• Regular use of the phone, email, text, teams and computer for communication. Sitting for extended period.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects may be required.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform such activities as viewing a computer, extensive reading, preparing and analyzing data and figures and decipher color.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be capable of working under physical stress conditions such as heat stress and cold stress during various weather conditions and potentially long workdays.
• Ability to climb stairs and/ or ladders to reach and work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to grip handrails/ ladders with both hands.
• Hot, cold and pressure sensitivity in hands and feet.
• Must have a normal sense of smell.
• Donning of varying types of personal protective equipment (PPE) as project requirements and conditions warrant to include respirators. Minimum PPE includes steel toe safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and hi-visibility safety vest.
• Working in loud or noisy environments.
• Ability to give clear and precise verbal and written instruction to all crew members including when under pressure.
• Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• See objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward.
• Hear the direction from which a sound originated.
• Must be able to walk on broken, unfirm, uneven ground.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills, and job tasks require frequent interchange, and successful completion depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to safely travel by air, car, train or bus.

Environmental & Atmospheric Conditions

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include:

• Outside construction site, onsite office space.
• The terrain is rugged and may be difficult to navigate.
• Confined spaces.
• Hot Environments.
• Noisy work environments controlled to levels at or below exposure limits.
• Contaminated atmosphere exposures (i.e. fumes, vapors, lead dust, H2S, etc.) controlled to levels at or below exposure limits.

Personal Protective Equipment

Different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be worn including, but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection such as ear plugs or muffs, eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, face shield, etc., welders helmet, safety vest, various types of gloves including leather, Nitrile, latex, etc., steel toe boots, and various respiratory protection such as dust masks, half face and full face respirators, SCBAs, APRs, etc. may be required depending on site conditions. Respirator use may require that the user be clean shaven. Protective coveralls include cotton, Tyvek, fire retardant, chemical protective, etc.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Bonus opportunity
• Company vehicle
• Health plan – medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Sick pay per state law
• 401k