Field Engineer: On‑Site Leader & Quality Coordinator

HENSEL PHELPS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term Disability

401(k)

HSA

EAP

Vision & Dental

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus

Cell Phone Allowance

Vehicle Allowance

COLA adjustments

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in Washington state seeks a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in field management, layout, safety, and quality control. This role involves coordinating trades, reviewing drawings, and contributing to cost and schedule reporting.

You will work with VDC models, inspect materials, and help develop plan execution. A civil/structural/construction management degree and a drive license are required, with opportunity for growth in a safety‑conscious, employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• A 4-year 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.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.
• Preferred Qualifications: Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent
• May include directing a small work force to gain supervisory experience
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status
• Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan and deliverables related to field operations
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software

Skills

Strong communication skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel-based templates

ProjectSight

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps in Washington state seeks a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in field management, layout, safety, and quality control. This role involves coordinating trades, reviewing drawings, and contributing to cost and schedule reporting.

You will work with VDC models, inspect materials, and help develop plan execution. A civil/structural/construction management degree and a drive license are required, with opportunity for growth in a safety‑conscious, employee‑owned culture.