Field Engineer: Layout & Field Leadership

Hensel Phelps

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 82,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
401(k) retirement plan
HSA

Job summary

Hensel Phelps, an employee-owned construction firm, seeks a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in front-line field management. You will perform project layout, check forms, and help with safety, quality control, and coordination of trade partners.

This role emphasizes field-to-office work, occasional supervision of a small crew, and collaboration with the VDC team to align with design documents and 3D models.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
  • 1 year of experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.
  • Past internships in the construction industry are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents.
  • Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including embedded items.
  • Produce production trend analyses for quantities of work in place and report for weekly/monthly schedule and cost control.
  • Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives, and coordination of trade partners.
  • May direct a small workforce to gain supervisory experience.
  • Coordinate material deliveries and verify status against requirements.
  • Inspect materials for quantity, quality, and condition and report discrepancies.
  • Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications.
  • Oversee trade partners and direct workforces to gain supervisory experience.
  • Participate in jobsite safety meetings and weekly safety audits.
  • Collaborate with VDC team on scope of work and deliverables for field operations.
  • Review and navigate 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Skills

Communication skills
Driver's License

Education

4-year degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office
Excel-based templates
ProjectSight
Primavera
AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps, an employee-owned construction firm, seeks a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in front-line field management. You will perform project layout, check forms, and help with safety, quality control, and coordination of trade partners.

This role emphasizes field-to-office work, occasional supervision of a small crew, and collaboration with the VDC team to align with design documents and 3D models.

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