Field Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Aiken, SC is seeking a Field Engineer to join the Projects Group on a DOE subcontractor project office. The role emphasizes organization, multi-tasking, and a proactive learning mindset in a dynamic team setting.

The candidate will help plan and support heavy industrial construction, develop proposals/drawings, and work with subcontractors and vendors while maintaining strong owner relations. Growth and professional development are a focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of field engineering or similar experience are needed.
• DOE project experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with construction software such as P6/Bluebeam; CAD ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction with the team.
• Support administrative and construction activities; develop proposals, specs, drawings, takeoffs, cost estimates, and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, ensure quality control, track costs/materials, and manage equipment scheduling.
• Assist interpretation of drawings/specs for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations from measurements and completed work percentages.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

P6

Bluebeam

CAD

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Field Engineer opportunity in Aiken, SC for our Projects Group.

This position is an opportunity for professional development and growth in a DOE subcontractor project office. The right candidate will be organized, flexible, able to manage confidential information, proactive, possess a strong desire to learn, eager to be part of and support the team, and have the ability and disposition to multi‑task with constant interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction.
• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; develop proposals, specifications, and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre‑bid investigation meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, and maintain exceptional owner relations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 3‑5 years of field engineering or similar relevant experience.
• Department of Energy (DOE) project experience strongly preferred.
• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environment.
• Familiarity with construction software such as P6/Bluebeam preferred.
• CAD ability preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning Day 1.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.