Field Engineer – Traffic Division

McLEAN CONTRACTING COMPANY; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm is seeking a Field Engineer to join the Traffic Division in Baltimore. In this role, you will manage on-site project responsibilities, ensuring successful completion of tasks while cooperating with Project Superintendents. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and experience in heavy civil construction is preferred. This opportunity allows for growth within a company rich in success stories and dedicated to its employees.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in heavy civil and marine construction is highly valued.
• Must pass a Homeland Security background check.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of subcontractors.
• Prepare daily reports related to progress and issues.
• Assists in project administration and cost forecasting.

Skills

Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications

Geometrical and mathematical calculations

Layout and surveying

Basic computer systems and software

Design of temporary structures

Survey control using GPS and total station

Quantity tracking and cost coding

Project administration

Coordination with subcontractors

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

McLean Contracting Company is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Traffic Division team in the Baltimore, MD region. Field Engineers are part of on-site management and are responsible for various aspects of each project while working closely with Project Superintendents to ensure projects are successfully completed safely, timely and on budget. Primarily, a person in this position will report to a jobsite field office, whose location may require regional travel. Field Engineers are generally assigned to a single project at one time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Must have the ability to perform and be proficient in geometrical and mathematical calculations
• Must have knowledge and ability necessary to perform layout and surveying
• Must have knowledge of basic computer systems and software
• If qualified, engage in design of temporary structures, formwork and falsework design in coordination with McLean’s Structural Engineer
• Provide and maintain horizontal and vertical survey control by use of a level, GPS, total station, etc., including organized documentation of survey notes
• Perform quantity tracking (including calculations) and cost coding for purposes of productivity analysis and accurate job cost forecasting
• Initiates progress and final payments with owners and subcontractors
• Prepares daily reports as related to crews, progress and issues
• Assists in the preparation of final records for the project, including as-builts.
• Works with foreman to ensure structures are built in conformance with the contract requirements
• Participates in project administration, cost and revenue forecasting, cost estimating, construction planning, site layout, means and methods, scheduling, material procurement, subcontracting, change orders, quality control, and job site safety
• Coordinates and monitor the work of subcontractors.

Education and/or Experience

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology. Will consider a combination of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy civil and marine construction and surveying ability is highly valued.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation to work and able to pass a physical. Must be able to pass a Homeland Security background check to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

This is not a complete job description; one will be provided to qualified candidates who apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maximize your Career Potential by taking advantage of the many opportunities available here at McLean Contracting Company. Whether you have worked in the industry for years or you are just getting started, you will find our Company provides opportunities for growth and advancement. McLean's rich history includes countless success stories and all of them involve the hard work and dedication of our best asset, our employees! We hope that you will consider joining our team.

Success Stories

Tradepoint Atlantic: In November 2017, McLean was selected by Tradepoint Atlantic to remove 3 inoperative ore unloading cranes located in Sparrows Point, Maryland.