Field Engineer 2027 (Chesapeake, VA)

Allan Myers, Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Extensive training

Promotes from within

Job summary

Allan Myers, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Civil/Construction Engineering hire in Chesapeake, VA. This full-time role supports crews and project teams in planning, scheduling, execution, and control of site and heavy civil construction projects while focusing on cost and bid margins.

You will assist with work plans, documentation, and safety initiatives, and may help with procurement and invoicing. A relevant degree and [0–2] years experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S./diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related major (or equivalent).
• 0–2 years of engineering or construction experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; basic software literacy.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and reinforces company culture and leadership practices with team members.
• Develops work plans and schedules for production.
• Performs laborer tasks as part of a crew (pipe, excavation, site cleanup, painting, maintenance).
• Interprets contract plans and specifications.
• Ensures work meets requirements and production targets.
• Documents projects with diaries, photos, video, inspections, and logs.
• Assists in submissions, approvals and status tracking.
• May assist in negotiation, pricing, and procurement of parts/materials/labor.
• Assists in managing fabrication and material delivery; ensures correct cost coding and invoicing.
• Tracks quantities of work performed by company and subcontractors; inputs to billing quantities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports safety initiatives and Home Safe Tonight program; may participate on Safe Production Teams.
• May assist with daily written work plans and hazard assessments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related major, or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

This full-time entry level engineering position supports a crew(s), project or plant team(s) in the planning, scheduling, execution, and controlling of site and heavy civil construction projects. Has particular focus on maintaining cost factor goals, bid day margins, and contributing to an incident and injury free home and work-life. Actions all while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.

• Communicates, models and continuously reinforces company culture and leadership practices with other team members, including Values, Safety, Ethics Policy, and the Collaborative Way.
• Supports a crew(s), project or plant team(s) by developing work plans and work schedules for production.
• Performs laborer tasks as part of a crew which may include; pipe, excavation, site cleanup, painting and maintenance, and other crew work.
• Interprets contract plans and specifications.
• Ensures that work performed meets the specified requirements and production.
• Documents projects through diary entries, photographs, video, inspections, requests for information, reports, and in maintaining various CMiC logs and journals.
• Develops, reviews, and processes necessary submissions and tracks their status through to final approval.
• May assist in negotiation, pricing, and purchasing of parts, materials, and labor.
• Assists in managing and tracking fabrication, and in the delivery of required materials. Ensures correct cost code charging and invoicing.
• Tracks quantities of worked performed by the company and by subcontractor(s). Provides input into quantities of work to be billed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the compliance and incorporation of safety initiatives, values, and the Home Safe Tonight program.
• May participate on Safe Production Teams.
• May assist with Daily Written Work Plans and Work Hazard assessments as applicable.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related major, or equivalent
• 0-2 years of engineering or construction experience
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Valid driver’s license required

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.