Field Engineer - Charleston, SC

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA contribution

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

SJ Hamill Construction in Charleston, SC, seeks a Field Engineering Project Support role to assist with inspection of project materials, setting work-control guidelines, and ensuring proper installation on the jobsite. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Field Supervision, and Craft teams to drive project success.

Responsibilities include supporting project controls, material expediting, status reporting, and surveying/layout tasks while upholding safety and quality standards on complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in marine and heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of project management, procurement, estimating, scheduling, cost control, safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels, customers and vendors.
• GPS survey experience and capable of construction layout.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls: planning, organizing, managing materials, subcontracts, and scheduling.
• Assist with expediting material deliveries, monitoring production, and preparing status reports.
• Ensure safety and quality protocols on site; model safe work behavior.
• Support pursuit and estimating processes, takeoffs for active proposals.
• Perform special projects and general duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

GPS survey experience

Travel ability

Construction layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

SJ Hamill Construction is a leading marine and heavy civil contractor based in Charleston, SC, delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure projects with precision, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Since 2015, we've built a strong reputation with projects spanning the Southeast. We take pride in creating smart, efficient solutions that stand the test of time. Join us and be part of a team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference.

This position will provide field engineering project support including inspection of project materials, providing work control guidelines required for accurate measurements, and ensuring correct installation of materials.

This position will typically work closely with Project Managers, Field Supervision, and Craft on the jobsite to ensure successful project completion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support overall construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing the project controls system, subcontracts, and the management, purchasing, and scheduling of materials.
• Assist project management with a variety of items such as: expediting material deliveries, monitoring project production, providing project status reports, preparing monthly billings, tracking equipment utilization, providing survey layout, and preparing shop drawings/submittals.
• Ensure project safety and quality protocols are being followed per company and industry standards; personally setting a good example for worksite safety expectations.
• Support the pursuit and estimating process from searching out potential projects to estimating, planning, and completing take off quantities for active proposals.
• Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in the marine and heavy civil construction industry.
• Knowledge of project management and administration, procurement, estimating, scheduling, project tracking software, cost control, engineering and project standards, and safety and environmental compliance, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as with customers and vendors.
• GPS survey experience and capable of performing construction layout.
• Must be qualified and physically able to drive.
• Ability to travel and work for extended period of time on projects outside of office area.

What we can offer you

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses

SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.