Field Engineer

Schuff Steel; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel seeks a Field Engineer to assist the Project Management team with field information for scheduling, work coordination, and implementing field activities. This role involves coordinating with contractors, inspectors, and design teams on site, with long hours and frequent travel as needed.

The candidate will review discrepancies, support change orders, and ensure compliance with codes and drawings, while maintaining thorough records and coordinating quality assurance efforts on site.

Qualifications

• At least five years of coordinating structural steel projects.
• Associates degree or approved technical training can substitute for two years.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to three years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documentation flow to support change orders and field activities.
• Maintain logs and records for as-built information.
• Coordinate and oversee resolution of RFIs, non-conformances, and field discrepancies.
• Collaborate with PM, field superintendents, contractors, and design teams.
• Identify and analyze field issues to determine corrective actions.

Skills

Field coordination

Documentation

Scheduling

QA/QC tasks

RFI management

Education

Associate degree in engineering or detailing/drafting

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla

REVIT

Navisworks

Primavera

Fabtrol

Job description

Position Value Proposition

As a Field Engineer you will be responsible to assist the Project Management team with field information for scheduling, work coordination, implementation of field work activities, and coordination with contractor requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate accurate documentation flow to support change orders and field work activities.
• Maintain accurate logs and keep records and files for "as-built" information.
• Coordinate, prepare, submit, and oversee resolution of field related issues, RFI’s, non-conformances, corrective actions, Field Discrepancy Reports (FDR’s), and other issues related to jobsite activities.
• Coordinate activities with PM, PC, Field Supt., Contractor, other trades, design team including Engineer of Record, Inspector(s), Schuff QA/QC personnel, detailers, shops, sub-fabricator(s), suppliers and vendors, as necessary.
• Identify, analyze and review issues and field discrepancies to determine cause and necessary corrective actions.
• Document and coordinate necessary activities required to resolve change order work, non-conformance issues, and field discrepancy items.
• Monitor project processes and coordinate technical aspect of work activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with specified requirements according to applicable codes.
• Monitor, review, identify and coordinate changes, corrective activities, or replacement of changed, missing, or damaged materials and supplies.
• Assist in the on-site QA/QC efforts in preparation for Sequence/Area Turn-Over; monitor, coordinate, and verify that all field discrepancies and non-compliances have been addressed and are ready for sign off.
• Review and maintain all records as required including RFI’s as needed, and distribute response answers and acceptance.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years related experience in the coordination of structural steel projects. Associates degree or training from an approved and accredited technical school in engineering or detailing/drafting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business may substitute for 3 years of the required experience.

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED required.

Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses

Ability to read and interpret shop and design drawings. General understanding and knowledge of basic drafting skills, Tekla practices, REVIT and NAVISWORK or other similar 3D modeling software is preferred. Also about fabrication and erection standards, standard technical terminology, common structural steel practices, and drafting room procedures.

• General (Commercial) Building Construction Concepts
• Field Erection Concepts
• Steel Erection methodologies
• General Field Safety Concepts
• Field QA/QC Concepts
• Field Erection production workflow efficiencies
• Project Management Concepts
• Production Scheduling
• Erection sequencing Concepts

Software & Technology

Personal computer; phone; computer software includes: MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook. Primavera Scheduling/Contract Manager, Fabtrol, and Tekla references.

Work Environment

Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position. Position requires frequent out of state air/road travel as needed and required. A clean driving record will be required due to required road travel. Current and valid driver’s license and proof of acceptable insurance is required. This position is outdoors. Therefore, being subject to extreme heat conditions can be expected. Travel time is up to 50%. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.