Civil Engineer (Field Position)

SMEUSA

Kirtland (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30+1

100% employer medical premium

401k match

Yearly profit sharing into 401k

Yearly performance bonuses

Yearly wage evaluations

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

SME is seeking a Civil Engineer to observe construction activities, test material properties, and provide engineering consulting under supervision of licensed Professional Engineers. You will perform field evaluations and recommend solutions to keep projects on track.

You will mentor junior staff, prepare on-site reports, and communicate complex findings clearly to clients and team. Travel to diverse sites is expected, and safety is a priority.

Qualifications

Must be proficient with MS Office for reporting and data management.
Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and team.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills for field observations.
Ability to work safely in the field and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed on-site reviews to assess construction progress, evaluate contractor adherence to project specifications, identify potential challenges, perform specialized tests on construction materials to verify quality standards are consistently met, analyze data and project information, and apply your expertise and training to make well-informed recommendations to help keep projects on track.
Prepare detailed reports summarizing your complex field observations, precise test results, and sophisticated analysis of construction processes.
Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

A Civil Engineer is responsible for a variety of field-centric duties including observing construction activities, testing material properties, and providing engineering consulting on projects of increasing complexity. You will play a key role in assisting our clients to successfully execute their projects. As a Civil Engineer you will work under the direct supervision of registered Professional Engineers and other industry experts. You will be given autonomy to execute in-depth evaluations, troubleshoot complex issues, and make recommendations with the support of the Project Mangers.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed on-site reviews to assess construction progress, evaluate contractor adherence to project specifications, identify potential challenges, perform specialized tests on construction materials to verify quality standards are consistently met, analyze data and project information, and apply your expertise and training to make well-informed recommendations to help keep projects on track.

Prepare detailed reports summarizing your complex field observations, precise test results, and sophisticated analysis of construction processes.

Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges.

Requirements

Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions.

Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.

Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.

Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies.

Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.

Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations.

SME's Core Values

Honesty and Integrity

Respect

Selfless Service

Teamwork

Practical Solutions

Benefits

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.