Marine Field Engineer - On-Site Construction (Travel)

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Federal Way (WA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Orion is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support on-site marine and heavy civil construction projects in the Pacific Northwest, based in Federal Way, WA. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers to provide field engineering support, inspect materials, and assist with measurement and installation guidance for crafts on active projects.

Travel to project sites throughout the Pacific Northwest is required; no remote work.

Qualifications

A B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience is required.
Prior hands-on work experience in the marine construction or heavy civil construction industry as a Summer Intern or Co-op Engineer is preferred but not required.
Experience or internship exposure involving marine construction, heavy civil infrastructure, ports, marine terminals, bridges, piers, wharves, pile driving, deep foundations, marine concrete, dredging, waterfront structures, or similar self-perform construction projects is preferred.
The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction, Heavy Civil Construction, Materials Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.

Responsibilities

Works with the Project Management Team and jobsite work crews to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new projects.
Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects when assigned to the office.
Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
Performs drafting, charting, and similar graphical work.
Works with Project Manager to ensure procurement of materials from suppliers that are required at the jobsite to complete the project.
Inventories, checks, examines, and measures materials received to ensure quality and quantity.
Interprets project plans and specifications.
Provides work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts, i.e. forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hangers and supports, etc.
Checks as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
Provides topographic and cross-section surveys as required by planning and payment quantities and provides quantity calculations as required.
Coordinates surveying activities with the assigned engineer to meet the construction requirements.
Travels to active construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest as required. Travel and the ability to work out-of-town for extended periods of time are required for this position.
Ensures that project team members and work crews work in a safe manner and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.