Field Engineer - Rail

Balfour Beatty US; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US in San Diego, CA is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on major heavy civil and rail construction projects. You will organize materials, equipment, and labor, help develop schedules, track costs, ensure quality, and supervise field resources while maintaining safety standards across the site.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management and at least five years of relevant experience; Primavera P6 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5 years of Heavy Civil/Rail construction experience in a related Engineer role.
• Design-build project experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.
• Heavy Civils & Rail construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents and crews to track and analyze work plans.
• Develop and update the project schedule.
• Ensure quality objectives are met for the project.
• May supervise the work of other project resources and provide mentoring and coaching.
• Prepare field material take-offs.
• Initiate and prepare requisitions for the procurement of services, materials, and equipment necessary to support the project schedule.
• Schedule and coordinate the release of construction design documents in support of the construction schedule.
• Assist in cost tracking and help maintain budget controls.
• Track quantities, materials and equipment usage on-site.
• Additional responsibilities requested by Project Management team.
• Conduct safety audits, perform job hazard analyses (JHAs), manage site-specific safety plans and support our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Field Engineer supports the Project Manager and is responsible for the oversight of most major aspects of the project, including organizing the acquisition of materials, equipment, and workers, planning for costs, and supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent on various tasks.

The base compensation range for role of Field Engineer in San Diego, CA posted above is $73,000 to $ 110, 000.

Job Functions

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman and crews to ensure that work plans are tracked and analyzed to maximize efficiency and safety
• Assist in developing and updating the project schedule.
• Ensure quality objectives are being met for the project
• May supervise the work of other project resources and provide mentoring and coaching
• Prepare field material take-offs
• Initiate and prepare requisitions for the procurement of services, materials, and equipment necessary to support the project schedule
• Schedule and coordinate the release of construction design documents in support of the construction schedule
• Assist in cost tracking and help maintain budget controls
• Track quantities, materials, and equipment usage on-site
• Additional responsibilities requested by Project Management team
• Conduct safety audits, perform job hazard analyses (JHAs), manage site-specific safety plans and support our Safety/Zero Harm culture

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field of study required
• 5 years of Heavy Civil/Rail construction experience in a related Engineer role required
• Design-build construction project experience is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Primavera P6 required
• Heavy Civils & Rail construction project experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus