Field Engineer: Water/Wastewater Projects

Wharton-Smith Inc.; Sanford (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a Southeast general contractor, is seeking a Field Engineer – Water/Wastewater to support project teams on a Sanford, NC site. The role partners with the Superintendent, Subcontractors, and Project Engineers to assist with work plan development, coordination of activities, and field operations to meet schedule, quality, and safety goals.

Responsibilities include start-up coordination, RFIs, submittals, layout using surveying tools, maintain as-built drawings, and daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 0–4 years of construction experience.
• Competent Person certifications: Trenching, Scaffolding, Rigging, Confined Space, Fall Protection, OSHA 10-Hour, First Aid & CPR, Silica, Risk Management.
• Knowledge of surveying fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel daily; occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with facility start-up activities.
• Attend meetings (Sub, progress, and team).
• Maintain logs and files (field, equipment, delivery, concrete tracking, rental tracking).
• Identify need for RFIs (Request for Information).
• Manage field RFIs.
• Manage approved submittals to ensure quality control and compliance with onsite operations.
• Maintain as-built drawings (Electronic and Hard Set).
• Material purchasing, expediting, and handling (field purchase orders).
• Maintain material control system (all materials that enter site).
• Monitor and report productivity.
• Small pipe/ PVC take-offs.
• Layout (use of survey equipment, batter boards, string lines).
• Maintain drawing control system and field files.
• Create spare parts list/inventory for turnover.
• Schedule building department inspections (walk with inspector).
• Understand Project Cost Accounting (PCA) budgets.
• Verify correctness of work.
• Assist with QC Management (Pre-pour Checklist, Completion Lists).
• Create equipment maintenance/ storage log.
• Small tool management.
• Understand Sub/ PO Scopes.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
• Client and RPR relations.
• Take daily progress photos.
• Complete project closeout after substantial completion.
• Coordinate Locates and One Call tickets.
• Coordinates with Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Business unit.
• Create and maintain spare parts list.
• Assist with Daily Reports.

Skills

Communication

Surveying fundamentals

MS Office

Physical endurance

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a Southeast general contractor, is seeking a Field Engineer – Water/Wastewater to support project teams on a Sanford, NC site. The role partners with the Superintendent, Subcontractors, and Project Engineers to assist with work plan development, coordination of activities, and field operations to meet schedule, quality, and safety goals.

Responsibilities include start-up coordination, RFIs, submittals, layout using surveying tools, maintain as-built drawings, and daily