Field Engineer

Menard group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services firm in Kentucky is seeking a professional to provide technical and administrative support on various projects. Responsibilities include performing geotechnical analysis, supporting project management activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, familiarity with construction safety principles, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role requires working knowledge of OSHA regulations and technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques, and methods.
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical, quality control, and administrative support to project teams.
• Monitoring and reporting daily production to the Project Manager.
• Performing detailed geotechnical and structural analysis.
• Collaborating with clientele to mitigate challenging soil conditions.
• Ensuring all safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Construction safety principles

OSHA laws and regulations

Geotechnical design principles

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing technical, quality control, and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Managers, and Construction Managers on jobsites
• Monitoring and reporting daily production directly to the Project Manager when assigned to a project.
• Performing detailed geotechnical and structural analysis and collaborating with our engineering department to develop work.
• Reviewing and interpreting civil, structural and geotechnical construction documents.
• Collaborating with Menard clientele to develop creative solutions to mitigate challenging soil conditions.
• Communicating with clients, engineers and architects in order to move the sales process along and bring the project to contract.
• Ensuring all Company, OSHA, MSHA, and site specific safety regulations are followed/enforced.
• Performing and managing field quality control tests and production records.
• Runs small work crews (technical tasks like water testing, load testing, etc.)
• Researching and resolving drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
• Performs basic field surveys, resolves geometry issues, prepares drawings/sketches to support construction work.
• Preparing RFI’s and assisting in preparation of change order documentation and claim
  analysis.
• Tracking invoices, takes care of documentation and submittals.
• Preparing geotechnical designs, cost estimates and proposals for ground support solutions based on interpretation of project documents.
• Making technical presentations to prospects and supports educational training of Menard clientele.
• Responsible for sales, estimating and project development related tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques and methods.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies.
• Familiarity with basic geotechnical design and calculation principles.
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task.

Education and Experience Requirements

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to assess and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time on rough terrain.