New College Grad - Field Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Dental/Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp is seeking a Field Engineer in California to lead on-site engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards and contract specifications.

You will review production schedules, analyze drawings, and provide technical input to project plans while coordinating with crews, subcontractors, and management to keep work on track and within budget. A related degree and basic equipment knowledge are required; 1+ year experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• 1+ year of experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment, drawing or specifications, building materials and standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm materials, equipment and resources are available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings and project data to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling; identifies risk elements that could impact budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections and documents daily activities.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using cost coding; coordinates with finance and accounting teams.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards; works with payroll and supervisors to resolve inquiries.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance and manages certificates, inspections and documentation.
• Plans field layout with crews and engineers; marks utility and commercial lines; initiates permits.
• Assists in development of design drawings and provides technical input as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedules and crews.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Come work on California's historic High Speed Rail project!

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As a Field Engineer, you will be the driving force behind projects, providing technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

Bringyour diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilientcommunities.

What you will be doing

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or processes that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ year experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $81,500.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $83,500.00/Yr.