Field Engineer - Full Time

 

Division/Department:    Operations

Reports to:     Varies depending on Region/Area

Status:                                Exempt

Travel:             Up to 75%

 

This position will be performing engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction activities.

·        Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, contractual documents, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.

·        Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.

·        Plan and design temporary structures, following construction and government standards, using design software, and drawing tools.

·        Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.

·        Develop work plans and hazard analysis plans for crews to follow to safely execute the work.

·        Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and productivity goals.

·        Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel.

·        Develop and maintain resource loaded project schedules.

·        Manage project document control.

·        Manage procurement of materials and consumables, including vendor pre-qualifications and development of RFQ’s.

·        Acts as a Quality Control / Quality Assurance representative as required.

·        Organize and manage subcontractors.

·        Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

 

·        Relationship focused – builds and leverages strong relationships as a key to success

·        Solution oriented – sees “problems” as opportunities

·        Innovative – bring innovative ideas and suggestions forward that will impact positively

·        Team Player – ability to work with other people in a team, by fostering relationships in a professional manner and in order to achieve common goal.

·        Decisive – makes decisions swiftly

·        Results driven – gets stuff done

·        Collaborative – believes that many ideas drive the best solutions

·        Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

·        One (1) year Field Engineering experience or Internship with Heavy Civil or Marine Construction group as Field Engineer Intern.

·        Proficient with wide range of software including, AutoCAD, Blue Beam, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.

·        Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

·        Ability to use mathematics and scientific rule/methods to solve problems.

·        Ability to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to complete a project.

·        Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, telephone, email, and presentations.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills; excellent verbal communications skills and ability to foster relationships with employees at all levels within the organization; ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives, and strong creative problem-solving skills are required.

·        Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations, in a dynamic fast paced work environment.

·        Ability to work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

  

·        Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·        Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions.

·        Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.).

·        Will travel on various land, water and aircraft.

·        Will sit and stand for several hours at a time.

·        Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for various periods of time.

·        Ability to relocate as needed.

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.