Field Engineer 1- Underground Construction & Tunneling

Traylor Bros., Inc.

Secaucus (NJ)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Optimal health, vision and dental care

Company bonus programs

Vacation

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Family-like company culture

Opportunities to participate in local/

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer in Secaucus, NJ to assist in planning, designing, and overseeing underground structures. This role provides hands-on training and exposure to challenging tunneling projects.

You will analyze survey data, assist engineers, and learn design software such as AutoCAD, MS Word and Excel. We offer relocation assistance, benefits, and a mentorship-focused work environment.

Qualifications

Entry-level position.
Willingness to learn and adapt.
Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Analyze survey data, maps, drawings to plan projects.
Estimate quantities and costs for materials, equipment, or labor.
Plan and design structures following standards using design software.
Compute load, water flow, and material stresses to define design specs.
Inspect sites to ensure progress and safety compliance.
Provide technical advice on design, construction, or repairs to management.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed.
Travel as required for meetings, site visits, or training.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Database management

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Field Engineer opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc!

THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION.

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) is one of the most respected and sought-after tunneling firms in a very specialized industry. We are one of the few companies that possess the ability to complete the most technically demanding underground projects, whether soft ground or hard rock. Our track record of more than 110 projects and 90-plus miles of bored tunnels speaks for itself.

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close knit and collaborative organization.

What makes us different?

Our Core Values

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.
People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.
Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.
Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.
Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.
Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of structures and underground systems.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Plan and design structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management.
Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

Skills And Abilities

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Using mathematics and scientific rules/methods to solve problems.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Ability to work well in a non-structured environment.
Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, database management, AutoCAD.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or manipulate controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and construction equipment; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock where employee must utilize the proper personal protective equipment and/or other safeguards for their protection. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

What You Can Expect From Traylor Bros., Inc.

Traylor Bros., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading heavy civil contractors. Founded in 1946, Traylor Bros. has gained success by taking on — and succeeding with — extremely challenging projects. Our combination of honesty, courage, and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the team. We have a staff of highly-competent and dedicated professionals employing some of the most innovative construction techniques in the industry to build landmark bridges, tunnels, and marine structures.

Traylor Offers Best-in-class Benefits, Including