Field/Office Engineer - MEC Industrial (Entry-Level)

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mass Electric Construction Co. is seeking a Field Engineer to bring big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. You’ll contribute to field engineering, planning, scheduling, cost control, and procurement on industrial projects nationwide.

Relocation and travel opportunities are offered as MEC builds tunnels, rivers, and bridges. Our team emphasizes safety, ethics, teamwork, and high standards with comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Minimum GPA 2.7 overall.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling and procurement.
• Estimate and supervise field activities and material usage.
• Maintain records on job progress and costs.
• Plan and schedule jobs and segments.
• Identify problems and propose solutions.
• Review plans for material requirements and pricing.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety mindset

Ethics and integrity

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 181656
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: MEC Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Mass Electric (MEC) attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

Mass Electric Construction Co. is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC Industrial has organized strategically to actively participate and capture projects in the growing industrial market. We intend to effectively compete and win in traditional and alternative delivery procurements and position ourselves for a sustainable future. We self‑perform the majority of our work and are looking for people committed to the industrial construction industry.

Location

One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your MEC adventure is custom‑designed to meet our shared needs. MEC Industrial is based out of Waltham, MA and has work all across the country. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
• Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.7
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be able to access all points of a construction site
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Other common names for this role: Project Engineer, Office Engineer, Engineer 1

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $82,000/yr - $96,000

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.