Construction Project Engineer

RS H; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Certification and Licensure Support

Career Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle

Cellphone Stipend

Job summary

RS&H in Houston, Texas seeks a Field Engineer to join our Transportation-Construction Management team. You will manage field inspections of roadway and bridge projects, prepare progress and final estimates, check calculations, and interpret contract documents to ensure plans are followed.

Draft engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners, and oversee field activities to keep projects on schedule and within specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with major road or bridge construction.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage field inspections for roadway and bridge projects.
• Prepare and submit progress and final estimates.
• Check engineering calculations and interpret contract documents.
• Draft engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners.
• Oversee contractors to ensure projects are built within plan and specification conformity.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Field Engineer for our Transportation-Construction Management team in the Houston, TX area. The Field Engineer will help manage the field inspection of roadway and bridge transportation projects, prepare and submit progress and final estimates, check engineering calculations, interpret contract documents, draft engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners, and oversee contractors to ensure projects are built within reasonable plan and specification conformity. This position will work on road and bridge projects for transportation owners, including the Texas Department of Transportation. You will work as part of a project-specific team and be part of a larger and growing Texas Transportation-Construction Management organization of more than 100 construction professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with major road or bridge construction
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames
• Good verbal and written communication skills required
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods
• Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
• Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.**

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of hands-on experience using CADD software, preferably MicroStation, and experience with Highway Design and Work Zone Traffic Control Plans
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternative contract delivery methods
• OSHA 10 hour

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• And much more!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.