Field Engineer: Water/Wastewater Construction

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Florence, SC is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support the Water/Wastewater Division. You will assist the Project Superintendent and Craft Foreman with field tasks, layout, shop drawings, and documentation.

The role requires a Civil/Mechanical/Construction Management degree, strong surveying and technical writing skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with field teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Strong surveying/layout skills and technical writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman with structure layout.
• Perform field purchase orders and support planning of construction.
• Engage in engineering duties as assigned for field planning.
• Maintain and update project logs and schedules.
• Identify need for RFIs and process shop drawings.
• Maintain as-built drawings and gather O&M materials.
• Perform subcontract scope analysis and assist purchasing/expediting.
• Distribute documents and prepare meeting minutes.
• Support scheduling and coordination with field teams.

Skills

Surveying/layout

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Florence, SC is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support the Water/Wastewater Division. You will assist the Project Superintendent and Craft Foreman with field tasks, layout, shop drawings, and documentation.

The role requires a Civil/Mechanical/Construction Management degree, strong surveying and technical writing skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with field teams and stakeholders.