Field Engineer

MWH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits (med/d

Dental and vision

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance & AD&D (100% company‑pA

Short/Long term disability

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Austin, TX is seeking a Field Engineer to support a multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant project. The Field Engineer will provide technical and field support to project management and supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

Essential duties include assisting with layout, procurement, submittal review, scheduling, quality inspections, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience considered.
• 0-5 years of construction, design and/or field support experience/knowledge.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to manage interfaces and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as CMiC, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and field support to project management and supervision staff to ensure work is performed efficiently and on schedule.
• Assist with layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing field and quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with plans, permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketching to support construction work and change orders.
• Provide field support to supervision and craft labor for safe execution of construction activities.
• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems and initiate RFIs.
• Layout and provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation.
• Review correspondence, subcontractor pay applications, project schedule, RFIs and progress reports.
• Assist with review of contractor claims and change orders.

Skills

Communication

Construction knowledge

PM software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering

Tools

CMiC

P6

Bluebeam

CAD

Expedition

SharePoint

Job description

MWH Constructors is currently seeking a Field Engineer to support a multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant project in Austin, TX.

The Field Engineer will provide technical and field support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

Essential Functions

• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Assist with construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing field and quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable work plans, permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work completed, material requirement calculations, etc., to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketching’s to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Provide in the field support to supervision and craft labor to facilitate the planned and safe execution of construction activities and lead selected activities as required or directed
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors initiate RFI’s and follow through to resolution.
• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Review incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, review and process subcontractor’s pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFI’s and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Assist with review and analyze contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of time served construction experience, skills and training may also be considered as an equitable qualification.
• 0-5 years of construction, design and/or field support experience/knowledge.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to manage interfaces and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as CMiC, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior field experience on construction projects
• Onsite experience with a self-performing contractor, demonstrating successful performance on projects greater than $10M is a plus.
• Prior Survey experience

Compensation

• The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000, based on experience.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and energy. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

MWH Constructors does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes/profiles sent to MWH in any way will be considered MWH property. MWH will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or profile. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from MWH Recruiting team to submit resumes/profiles, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. MWH will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such agreement in place. We thank you for your cooperation.