Field Engineer

Harvey Cleary; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Cleary is seeking a Field Engineer to perform field surveys and assist with construction layout on projects in Houston. You will establish building control, transfer benchmarks, and provide layout for excavations and site work.

The role requires experience with total stations, data collectors, AutoCAD, and the ability to read blueprints and contract documents. Must pass safety requirements and collaborate with site teams.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of building plans and shop drawings.
• Ability to do floor flatness and floor levelness surveys.
• Ability to use level, total station, and survey equipment safely and precisely.
• Ability to complete all layout necessary for projects of all sizes in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues relating to layout and site conditions.
• Ability to stake points with precision and accuracy.
• Ability to calculate dimensional data for layout work.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain building control for use by all trades.
• Transfer project benchmark and horizontal control lines, as needed.
• Provide layout for excavations, grading and site work.
• Install embeds and set stakes, hubs, and string lines.
• Perform camber surveys and verify plumbness for structural steel buildings.
• Maintain building plumb and line throughout construction.
• Shoot and transfer grade.
• Conduct topographic surveys.
• Perform as-built surveys of completed work.
• Establish building corners and control from project corners and baselines.
• Establish points in data collector using plans or AutoCAD point layout software.
• Maintain detailed daily field log for record keeping.
• Review drawings, specifications, and approved shop drawings to verify accuracy of in place work.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Attend field coordination meetings, as required by the Superintendent.

Skills

Building Plans

Total Station

AutoCAD

Field Surveys

Dimensional Control

Safety Compliance

Tools

Auto level

Data Collector

Robotic Total Station

Job description

• Location 3663 Briarpark Drive,Suite 101,Houston, TX, 77042,United States
• Job Category Field Engineer, Craft
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree NONE

Description

The Field Engineer reports directly to the superintendent and performs field surveys required for construction layout. In addition, the field engineer assists with dimensional quality control efforts on the jobsite.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain building control for use by all trades.
• Transfer project benchmark and horizontal control lines, as needed.
• Provide layout for excavations, grading and site work.
• Install embeds and set stakes, hubs, and string lines.
• Perform camber surveys and verify plumbness for structural steel buildings.
• Maintain building plumb and line throughout construction.
• Shoot and transfer grade.
• Conduct topographic surveys.
• Perform as-built surveys of completed work.
• Establish building corners and control from project corners and baselines.
• Establish points in data collector using plans or AutoCAD point layout software.
• Maintain detailed daily field log for record keeping.
• Review drawings, specifications, and approved shop drawings to verify accuracy of in place work.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Attend field coordination meetings, as required by the Superintendent.
• Attend Harvey | Harvey-Cleary training and safety meetings, when required.
• Responsible for coordination with the Superintendent.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of building plans and shop drawings.
• Ability to do floor flatness and floor levelness surveys.
• Ability to use level, total station, and survey equipment safely and precisely.
• Ability to complete all layout necessary for projects of all sizes in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues relating to layout and site conditions.
• Ability to stake points with precision and accuracy.
• Ability to calculate dimensional data for layout work.
• Ability to work within very precise limits or standards of accuracy, regardless of field conditions.
• Ability to identify any discrepancies in drawings prior to execution.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak both Spanish and English preferred.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow directions and safety warnings in English.
• Must be able to focus and maintain concentration on tasks and overall work environment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to complete tasks on a safe but timely basis.
• Ability to work with or around a variety of materials of all weights and sizes, including but not limited to lumbar, concrete, rebar, steel, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience as an acting field engineer is required.
• Must be able to use auto level, total station, robotic total station, data collector, and AutoCAD/computer.
• Experience in blueprint reading and understanding of contract documents.
• OSHA 10 within 90 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs and entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Must be able to access all areas of the project by climbing stairs, ladders, scaffold etc. with and without equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Manual dexterity and sufficient ability to coordinate movement of hands, feet, and body generally as needed to operate a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment.
• To safely conduct activities, operate equipment and navigate the worksite, must be able to be aware of surroundings (which generally requires sufficient vision and hearing).
• Must be able to distinguish colors givens safety signs and warnings.
• Must be able to maintain balance.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
• Must be able to work in tight or confined spaces.
• Must be able to safely work on or around scaffolding and trenches.
• Must be able to perform all the functions necessary to complete the above duties/responsibilities in a safe but timely basis.
• Must be able to use all applicable Personal Protective Equipment, which may include fall protection and respirators.

Prospective employees must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, random drug screen, pre-employment physical, and silica exam, if applicable.