Lead Field Engineer - Rail & Bridge Construction

Socket.dev; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package and

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,

Wellness benefits & EAP

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to oversee field operations for the Long Bridge North project in Virginia. You will ensure construction work meets engineering standards, codes, and contract specs while coordinating with project crews.

You will review production schedules, collect drawings and specs, identify risks, and manage daily cost coding and timecards in collaboration with finance and supervisors. You will plan field layouts, obtain permits, and support design updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• At least 1 year of construction engineering experience.
• Basic knowledge of construction equipment, drawings, materials, and standards.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with crews and management.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review schedules and ensure materials and resources are ready.
• Collect and analyze shop drawings, specs, and material requirements to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling; identify risks to budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget; document activities.
• Manage project cost coding and coordinate with finance for time, materials, equipment, and subs.
• Review and approve daily timecards; resolve payroll inquiries with supervisors.
• Review project specs for QA; manage certificates, inspections, and documentation.
• Plan field layout with crews; mark utilities and lines; obtain permits as needed.
• Assist development of design drawings as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractor methods, schedule and crews.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

1+ years construction engineering

Communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to oversee field operations for the Long Bridge North project in Virginia. You will ensure construction work meets engineering standards, codes, and contract specs while coordinating with project crews.

You will review production schedules, collect drawings and specs, identify risks, and manage daily cost coding and timecards in collaboration with finance and supervisors. You will plan field layouts, obtain permits, and support design updates.