Field Engineer - New College Grad

FlatironDragados; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Austin, Texas, seeks a Field Engineer to ensure compliance with engineering standards and manage project schedules. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and have construction engineering knowledge, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and responsibility. This role offers a comprehensive compensation package, including health benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience preferred in a similar role.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Meet with project crews to review schedules and resource availability.
• Analyze project data to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Evaluate daily production and manage project financials.
• Review specifications and manage documentation on the project site.
• Plan field layout ensuring all lines are marked before work begins.

Skills

Construction engineering knowledge

Effective communication

Ability to assume responsibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As a Field Engineer, you will be the driving force behind projects, providing technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications. Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities. Apply now and transform your career with us.

What You Will Be Doing

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifies risk elements of production, materials, equipment or processes that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ year experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min: USD $74,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max: USD $78,000.00/Yr.