Field Engineer: Construction Site Lead & QC

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Kentwood, St. George, Franklinton, Jackson (LA, LA, LA, MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks a Field Engineer to support field operations on a Baton Rouge project and a concurrent site in Jackson, MS. You will coordinate start–up activities, attend meetings, maintain logs, manage RFIs and submittals, and assist with QC and safety programs.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree with 0–4 years of construction experience, strong communication, and competency in field surveying and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 0–4 years of construction-related experience.
• Ability to communicate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Competent Person certifications in trenching, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, fall protection, OSHA 10, First Aid & CPR, silica, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with facility start-up activities.
• Attend meetings with subcontractors and team members.
• Maintain field logs, equipment and material tracking.
• Identify needs for RFIs and manage RFIs.
• Manage submittals for quality control and onsite compliance.
• Maintain as-built drawings and field documentation.
• Handle material purchasing, expediting and field PO processes.
• Create and update spare parts lists and inventory.
• Schedule inspections with building departments and field inspectors.
• Understand PCA budgets and verify work for accuracy.
• Assist with QC management and safety documentation.
• Lead production planning and weekly PPC updates.
• Coordinate with VDC and field teams; support daily reports.

Skills

Effective communication with PMs/Forem

Surveying fundamentals

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Competent Person certifications

Layout and field coordination

Able to read and interpret drawings

Experience with field documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another relevant field.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks a Field Engineer to support field operations on a Baton Rouge project and a concurrent site in Jackson, MS. You will coordinate start–up activities, attend meetings, maintain logs, manage RFIs and submittals, and assist with QC and safety programs.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree with 0–4 years of construction experience, strong communication, and competency in field surveying and documentation.