Field Engineer

ORION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion invites applications for an entry-level Field Engineer position based in Houston, Texas. You will support project management, assist with bid proposals, estimate project costs, and perform drafting and surveying tasks on marine and heavy civil construction projects.

The role requires travel to project sites, collaboration with engineers and craft personnel, and a commitment to safety and quality in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level field engineer support for marine and heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of project management, surveying, estimating, and scheduling beneficial.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project management team to ensure successful project completion.
• Assist in bid proposals for upcoming marine projects when assigned.
• Estimate costs considering materials, services, labor, and other costs.
• Perform drafting, charting, and graphical work.
• Coordinate procurement of materials for the jobsite.
• Ensure safety practices and environmental compliance on site.
• Travel to project sites as required by assignments.

Skills

Project management

Drafting

Surveying

Estimating

Scheduling

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering/Construction Science

Tools

Project tracking software

Job description

FIELD ENGINEER – MARINE & HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Location: Houston, Texas | Travel Required

About Orion

Orion is a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and the Caribbean Basin. Orion's Marine segment provides innovative solutions for complex marine and heavy civil construction projects, including ports and marine terminals, bridges, piers, docks, bulkheads, marine foundations, pile driving, dredging support, and other waterfront infrastructure.

At Orion, we believe successful projects are built by talented people working together with a commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity. Our Field Engineer position provides an opportunity for early-career construction professionals to gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced project managers, engineers, superintendents, and craft professionals on challenging marine and heavy civil construction projects.

This position is based in Houston, Texas, with travel required to project sites based on business and project needs.

Position Summary

This position is an entry level position accountable for providing field engineering project support to Orion. This includes inspection of project materials to be used and providing work control guidelines required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by craft workers. The incumbent will typically work closely with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Engineer, Safety Representative, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft persons on the jobsite to ensure successful project completion and close out.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

This position is based in Houston, Texas, and requires the ability and willingness to travel to project sites as assigned. Project assignments may require extended travel and temporary relocation depending on project needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Management Team and jobsite work crews to ensure the successful completion of on‑going or new projects.
• Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects when assigned to the office.
• Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
• Performs drafting, charting, and similar graphical work.
• Works with Project Manager to ensure procurement of materials from suppliers that are required at the jobsite to complete the project.
• Inventories, checks, examines, and measures materials received to ensure quality and quantity.
• Interprets project plans and specifications.
• Provides work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts, i.e. forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hangers and supports, etc.
• Checks as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
• Provides topographic and cross‑section surveys as required by planning and payment quantities and provides quantity calculations as required.
• Coordinates surveying activities with the assigned engineer to meet the construction requirements.
• Ensures that project team members and work crews work in a safe manner and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Travels to project sites as required based on project assignments and business needs.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co‑workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Position Requirements

A B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience is required. Prior hands‑on work experience in the marine construction industry as a Summer Intern or Co‑op Engineer is preferred but not required. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction, Materials Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.

The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business; be an effective communicator; and interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.

The incumbent must be willing and able to travel to project locations as required. Travel requirements will vary based on project assignments and may include extended assignments away from the Houston area.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management including corporate.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

In Addition, Field Engineers Must Be Capable Of

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'.
• Working in confined spaces and working at elevated heights.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes and outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
• Remaining calm during emergencies and responding appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.

Compensation & Benefits

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan