Field Engineer

Charge, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Full benefits for you and family

Generous paid time off

Employer funded retirement plan

Job summary

Charge, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to support our California operations. You will work under program managers and be responsible for field-based project management tasks, with frequent travel across the state to support field operations.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, a background in engineering or construction management, and a willingness to grow into a project management role. You will engage with field crews, manage documentation, and help ensure safety and quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field engineering or construction management experience.
• Familiar with Underground Service Alert (USA).
• Clear driving record.
• Strong math and computer skills with clear written and verbal communication.
• 6 months of quality control background.
• Willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel across California to support field operations.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Must wear PPE and FR clothing on site.
• Good problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project manager with insights on project risks and mitigation strategies; problem solve as needed.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent communication between field teams and office staff.
• Be the on-site customer contact, providing customer-facing support for field crews.
• Redline project drawings as necessary.
• Provide quality control of project documentation.
• Prepare reports for clients.
• Monitor QC schedule and provide cost data as requested.
• Assist crews with daily/weekly work planning including preparation of weekly binders and site walks.
• Ensure crews have accurate safety and quality documentation on site.
• Ensure project closeout punch list items are completed promptly.

Skills

Field engineering experience

USA knowledge

Driving record

Communication skills

Quality control

Flexible hours

Travel willingness

Read construction drawings

PPE & FR clothing

Problem solving

Organized

Job description

About Charge –

This is an exciting time to join Charge because we are growing rapidly, providing our employees with ample opportunity for challenging projects and career development. We have earned our reputation as a leading provider of design, procurement, and construction services for the underground utility industry. We pride ourselves on our company culture, which emphasizes collaboration and an enthusiasm to solve our customers’ most challenging problems.

Job Summary:

The field engineer receives daily leadership support from program managers under the director of field operations and is responsible for a variety of field-based project management tasks. These positions are well suited for recent college graduates with degrees in engineering or construction management and a future interest in a project management position. The successful candidate will be open to travel throughout California to support our field operations. We place an emphasis on candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide project manager with insight to project risks and mitigation strategies; must be able to problem solve.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent communication between field teams and office-based staff.
• Be the on-site customer point of contact, providing customer-facing support for field crews.
• Redline project drawings as necessary.
• Provide quality control of project documentation.
• Prepare reports for clients.
• Monitor quality control schedule and provide cost data as requested.
• Assist crews with daily/weekly work planning including, but not limited to, preparation of weekly binders and performing site walks.
• Ensure crews have accurate safety and quality documentation on site.
• Ensure project closeout punch list items are completed in a timely fashion

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2+ years of field engineering, construction management, or similar experience
• Familiar with Underground Service Alert (USA)
• Clear driving record
• Ability to demonstrate strong math and computer skills, strong written and verbal communication and an attention to detail
• 6 months of previous Quality control background
• Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road condition
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home
• Ability to read construction drawing
• Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Fire-Retardant Clothing
• Ability to communicate effectively in all formats
• Good at problem solving
• Organized

Education and Experience:

• Construction industry experience, including redlining drawings, preparing RFIs, change orders and submittals
• Familiar with Underground Service Alert (USA)

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted and frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must also be able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex/extend neck and have good hand and finger dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

+Bonus potential, +100% paid full benefits for you and your family, generous paid time off, and an employer funded retirement plan. You must successfully pass a background and drug test prior to the start date.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.