Field Engineer (Entry/Junior)

Frey Consulting Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Aiken, SC is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Projects Group. This full-time role offers growth within a DOE subcontractor environment, focusing on site construction and coordination across mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial tasks.

The ideal candidate has up to 3 years of field engineering experience, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of field engineering or similar relevant experience.
• Strong work ethic and motivated to complete tasks correctly.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied environments.
• Familiarity with construction software such as P6/Bluebeam is a plus.
• CAD ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical and heavy industrial construction.
• Support administrative and construction activities; develop proposals, specifications and drawings; perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, and maintain owner relations.
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.

Skills

Field engineering

Work ethic

Independent work

Teamwork

P6/Bluebeam

CAD

Tools

P6/Bluebeam

CAD

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Field Engineer opportunity in Aiken, SC for our Projects Group.

This position is an opportunity for professional development and growth in a Department of Energy (DOE) subcontractor project office. The right candidate will be organized, flexible, able to manage confidential information, proactive, possess a strong desire to learn, eager to be a part of and support the team, and have the ability and disposition to multi-task with constant interruptions.

This is a full-time position with the following job scope:

Responsibilities include:

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical and heavy industrial construction.
• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; develop proposals, specifications and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre-bid investigation meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, and maintain exceptional owner relations.
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• 0-3 years of field engineering or similar relevant experience
• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Familiarity with construction software such as P6/Bluebeam is a plus
• CAD ability is a plus

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.