Section Engineer

J Murphy & Sons; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Section Engineer to work on Energy projects from Norwich to Tilbury. The role focuses on resolving technical problems, inspections, survey data creation, and ensuring contractual compliance while supporting KPI updates.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree and has prior section or site engineering experience on construction projects. Proficiency in surveying techniques and adherence to quality, safety, and environment standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience as a Section or Site Engineer on construction projects.
• Experience with surveying and setting out techniques.
• Knowledge of Quality, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical problems at all levels on site.
• Carry out inspections per the Inspection and Test Plan.
• Produce survey information and red-lined drawings for As-built records.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and in date per policy.
• Ensure construction works comply with contract requirements and procedures.
• Provide clear and accurate information to site staff.
• Supervise outputs and ensure environmental requirements are met.
• Verify materials on site are suitable and properly stored.
• Assist the Site Management team with KPI updates and progress reports.

Skills

Surveying techniques

Site/Section Engineer experience

Civil Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Section Engineer to work with Energy on GGP

- Norwich to Tilbury

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries

- ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Section Engineer:

• Resolving technical problems at all levels.
• Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan in a timely manner.
• The production of survey information and red – lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitable checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers’ defined requirements.
• Ensure construction operations are carried out in accordance with the Contract requirements using the appropriate procedures.
• Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties.
• Supervises the outputs and confirms that the project environmental requirements are met.
• Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer’s recommendations current working practice, contract specification or project requirements.
• Assist the Site Management team to update KPI’s, material reconciliation and progress reports.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Degree qualified Civil Engineering or Similar
• Previous experience within a Section or Site Engineer role
• Experience on Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
• Experienced in surveying and setting out techniques
• Sound understanding of Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainability project requirements.