Field Engineer / Construction Inspector

Hazen and Sawyer; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Construction Inspector or Assistant Engineer to support water and wastewater treatment facilities in the Ashburn, VA area. In this role, you will observe and report on construction activities, collaborate with project team members, and document inspection activities.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field and proficiency in construction methods. The company offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction or construction observation experience preferred.
• Willing to travel to projects as needed.
• Experience in municipal water and wastewater construction inspection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and drawings.
• Provide document control and assist with RFIs and Submittals.
• Coordinate communication among project stakeholders.
• Perform field inspections for compliance with Contract Documents.

Skills

Curious and committed continuous learner

Familiarity with construction methods

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Experience with multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

B.S. degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Associate Degree in Engineering Science

Tools

Microsoft Project

PROCORE

Job description

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a Construction Inspector or Assistant Engineer to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure in the Ashburn, VA area. The selected candidate will inform the CM team by observing and reporting on construction activities, effectively coordinating and collaborating with the project team members, and providing documentation and inspection activities for various water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.

Why Hazen & Sawyer

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company with a singular focus on all things water.
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpretation of project specifications and drawings
• Providing Document Control
• Assisting in the processing and review of RFIs, Submittals and Shop Drawings prepared by Contractor
• Maintain Change Order log
• Assist in preparing weekly project meeting agendas and documenting meetings
• Coordinating and facilitating communication between the contractor, Design Engineer, various project stakeholders, and the owner
• Performing field inspection of Contractor’s daily operations for compliance with Contract Documents
• Preparing sketches and assembling data for the Design Engineers use
• Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by the contractor
• Use of cloud‑based software or project documentation such as PROCORE
• Other construction management activities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Curious and committed continuous learner with positive attitude
• Familiarity with construction methods typical of civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical engineering work
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Willing to travel to projects in the area as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and related PC software packages used on construction projects
• Experience in municipal water and wastewater or similar industry construction inspection preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction / construction observation experience a plus
• B.S. degree in a Civil/Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Building/Construction Science, or an Associate Degree in Engineering Science
• Engineer In Training (EIT) or Construction Manager In Training (CMIT - Construction Manager Certification Institute/CMCI) Certification

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long‑term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location