Field Engineer I

Wayne Brothers Companies; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a candidate to safely and efficiently provide field surveying and quality control services. The role involves working closely with project teams to utilize GPS interfaces and ensure compliance with project requirements. A successful candidate will also mentor civil techs and maintain a safe work environment. This position may lead to advancement as a Senior Field Engineer or Assistant Foreman.

Qualifications

• Ability to mentor a larger group of civil techs.
• Leadership skills for assisting foreman duties.
• Ability to mentor and grow the civil tech team.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with GPS interfaces, including rover and data collectors.
• Provide layout and quality control services for project teams.
• Communicate effectively with Civil and VDC group supervisors.
• Utilize plans to identify project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ADA regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all stakeholders.

Skills

Mentor civil techs

Lead crews

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To safely and efficiently provide the necessary field surveying and quality control to ensure that project design intent and requirements are met, while working with the civil group and VDC group managers to transfer data from drawings and models to the field for construction as well as assisting in the mentorship and growth of the civil tech team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist the project teams with the utilization of all GPS interfaces on site, including the rover, data collector, base station and machine‑mounted GPS equipment/machine control.
• Provide layout, quality control and data gathering services for the project teams.
• Communicate properly with the Civil and VDC group supervisors and field engineers.
• Utilize plans to determine project requirements and constraints.
• Be knowledgeable of and review layout for ADA compliance.
• Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes/tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a safe, accident/incident‑free work environment is maintained for all co‑workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLSETS TO BE MASTERED)

• Mentor a larger group of civil techs.
• Lead crews with assistant foreman duties.

REPORTING AND ADVANCEMENT

• Reports to the Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent or General Superintendent.
• Advancement position – Senior field engineer, Assistant foreman or transition into an office position in the VDC or Civil groups.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Please reference the job specific work condition document.

Wayne Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer.