Field Engineer - Southern California

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. Whether we’re upgrading waste water treatment plants, tunneling through mountains, increasing the capacity of reservoirs, or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-driven construction professionals to get it done right.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Engineering:
  • Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
  • Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
  • Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
  • Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
  • Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
  • Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
  • Provide solutions related to earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities and construction operations
  • Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
  • Order and schedule material deliveries
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
  • Supervise field operations
• Office Engineering:
  • Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
  • Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
  • Assist engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
  • Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
  • Schedule maintenance and perform updates as directed
  • Assist in maintaining basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, RFIs, and memorandums
  • Enter data into the job cost system and review cost reports with jobsite management
  • Assist in generating change orders and compiling as-built data for review by the Project Manager
  • Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Estimating:
  • Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project by incorporating various production metrics and costs for bid preparation
  • Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, identifying risk areas for the Senior Estimator
  • Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Required Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work in the heavy Civil, Construction Industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related field (e.g., civil engineering, mechanical, construction management, mining, geotechnical)
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
• Willingness to travel and relocate as business requires on a national scale
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in various climates and environments
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated passion for excellence and initiative
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work rotating schedules, shift work, or weekends as required
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and safety
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Ability to work without requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future
• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to work productively within deadlines
• Effective communication and adherence to safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship experience is preferred

Benefits & Perks

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 (Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

• Comprehensive benefits package including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off