Mechanical Construction Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated in Parsippany, NJ, seeks a Mechanical Construction Engineer to join our Construction Services Department on municipal infrastructure projects in New York and New Jersey.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of field inspection experience, a high school diploma (B.S. in ME or CE preferred), and OSHA 10 certification. Willingness to work day and night shifts and travel as required.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience inspecting construction work.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and inspect municipal infrastructure projects for code compliance.
• Prepare and process construction records: RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and change orders.
• Document field activities and coordinate with owner and contractor.
• Ensure daily diaries and quantity calculations are accurate using MS Word/Excel.
• Monitor site safety and quality to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Inspecting construction work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA 10-hour safety training

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Mechanical Construction Engineer

Job ID: 16388
Number of openings: 1
Location: US-NJ-Parsippany
Category: Construction
Relocation Assistance: No

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Mechanical Construction Engineer to join our Construction Services Department. This individual will work on projects for various public clients in New York and New Jersey. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. Construction Management and Inspection Services on Projects mainly involving municipal infrastructure improvements that may include pump stations.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire.

• The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life.
• Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided.
• Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

• Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.
• Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.
• In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Individual must be proactive in identifying field issues and developing solutions to keep the work moving.
• Review construction plans and specifications, inspect public infrastructure projects including roadways, bridges, utilities and structures to determine compliance with Contract documents as well as applicable local, state, and national codes.
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFI's, submittals, progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders.
• Ability to document all field activities, work in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and our clients in the highest capacity.
• Familiarity with common computer programs such as MS Word and Excel for completing daily diaries, quantity calculations and other required tasks.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• 2 years' experience inspecting construction work required.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• NICET II or Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
• Must be able and willing to work day and night shifts and extended working hours as needed.
• Trained in OSHA 10-hour construction safety, fall protection, confined space and permit required confined space entry preferred.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 25 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $45-$52 hourly. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.