Field Engineer

Manson Construction Co.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

ESOP

Company phone

Job summary

Manson Construction Co. is seeking an on-site Project Engineer to provide engineering and technical support across multiple marine construction sites in Southern California.

You will work with field engineers, project engineers, and project managers to ensure quality, safety, and timely execution of projects in the region. The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering or construction management background with hands-on problem solving and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience will be considered.
• 0-2 years of construction experience
• Marine, structures, heavy lifts, or concrete construction experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Ability to analyze issues and develop solutions, learn and adjust to new technologies, and effectively collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review work activities and participate in creating JSAs for these activities.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, design specifications, and material requirements for quality and contract compliance.
• Maintains, documents and distributes up-to-date plans and specifications to required parties including management staff, crews, vendors and subcontractors.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including daily reports and progress tracking logs.
• Prepares daily documentation including reports, photographic records, and timecards.
• Coordinates the delivery of materials and supplies and inspects documents and material upon arrival.
• Works with supervisors to coordinate schedule between crews and subcontractors and develops the 5-week schedule.
• Plans field layout on the project site with field crews and the project team.
• Prepares contract required submittals and reviews vendor/subcontractor submittals prior to transmission to Client.
• Participates in safety audits and develops basic knowledge of safety procedures (OSHA, EMS-385).
• Ensure compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics, federal contractor obligations, and union agreements; uphold documentation and reporting standards.
• Promote and maintain an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

This position is a part of our Project Management Team for our various job site locations throughout the region. Engineers provide onsite engineering and technical support, quality control, construction management assistance, land surveys, and help maintain a safe working environment. In this role, you will work closely with team of experienced field engineers, project engineers and project managers to contribute to the successful execution of Marine Construction projects throughout the region. The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background in civil engineering, construction management or a related field, coupled with a hands‑on and practical approach to problem‑solving.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile‑driving business supporting the early development of Seattle’s waterfront. Today, Manson’s legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high‑profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson’s number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets daily with project crews to review work activities for the day and participate with the project team in creating JSAs for these work activities.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, design specifications, and material requirements to ensure quality and contract compliance.
• Maintains, documents and distributes up to date plans and specifications to required parties including management staff, crews, vendors and subcontractors.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including daily reports and progress tracking logs.
• Prepares daily documentation including reports, photographic records, and timecards.
• Coordinates the delivery of materials and supplies and Inspects documents and material upon arrival.
• Works with supervisors to coordinate the schedule between crews and subcontractors and participates in the development of the 5-week schedule.
• Works with field crews and the project team to plan field layout on the project site.
• Prepares contract required submittals and reviews vendor and subcontractor submittals prior to transmission to Client.
• Participates in safety audits and develops basic knowledge of safety procedures, OSHA, and EMS-385 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics, federal contractor obligations, and union agreements; uphold documentation and reporting standards.
• Promote and maintain an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience will be considered.
• 0-2 years of construction experience
• Marine, structures, heavy lifts, or concrete construction experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Basic Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Ability to analyze issues and develop solutions, learn and adjust to new technologies, and effectively collaborate with others.

Job Location

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Main office in Southern California is in Long Beach, CA. Projects are typically in and around LA County, although could range from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

• Manson Construction offers our full‑time employees a comprehensive and generous benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our benefits package includes:
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and 80% paid for their families
• Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and holiday)
• Generous Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% and Manson contributes 7%.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company provided cell phone

Physical Demands

This role is performed primarily in the field and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, loud noise, and active construction or industrial environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, to grasp, grip, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, goggles, work boots, safety vests, life vests) as needed for various job sites.

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].