Field Engineer I: Hands-on Construction & Career Growth

JE Dunn; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Omaha is seeking a Field Engineer 1 to assist with routine field execution tasks on construction projects, learn fundamentals, and apply company best practices. You will use tools and participate in self-perform work within a crew of craftsmen, supporting safety plans and project goals.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, exposure to Lean processes, and opportunities to grow with a diverse team of professionals across industrial, data center, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• Participation in a federally required training or apprenticeship program, depending upon location (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in all aspects of the project-specific safety plan and culture.
• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Works with tools and executes self-perform work while embedded as part of a crew of craftsmen to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
• Acquires knowledge about company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques through hands on, on-the-job training and regular work assignments.
• Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with trades people and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
• Develops understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company, and how each contributes to the success of a project.
• Learns and applies company standards for how specific equipment is used for specific building processes.
• Collaborates with others and demonstrates teamwork.
• Learns and incorporates Lean practices into daily activities.
• Participates in various meetings such as weekly work plans, as warranted by business needs and site practices.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Lean principles

Layout skills

Crane flagging

Rigging knowledge

Organizational knowledge

Productivity rates

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Federally required training or apprenticeship program

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Omaha is seeking a Field Engineer 1 to assist with routine field execution tasks on construction projects, learn fundamentals, and apply company best practices. You will use tools and participate in self-perform work within a crew of craftsmen, supporting safety plans and project goals.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, exposure to Lean processes, and opportunities to grow with a diverse team of professionals across industrial, data center, and