Field Engineer: Layout & Field Leadership

Hensel Phelps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

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.