Structural Field Engineer - Cardinal

United States Digital Space LLC; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Structural Field Engineer to lead technical support for field supervision in construction and installation across all structural disciplines.

The role reports to the Lead Structural Field Engineer and focuses on coordinating field activities, reviewing designs, and ensuring compliance with specs and codes while facilitating issue resolution with designers and fabricators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 5–8 years of civil/structural experience.
• Knowledge of the AISC manual and standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; experience guiding teams.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts is desirable.
• Able to walk construction sites in extreme heat/cold and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and resolve all structural execution issues in the yard and field.
• Assist Advanced Work Packaging team with work package development.
• Perform field material takeoffs from design drawings.
• Prepare field material requisitions and track delivery status.
• Assist in developing inspection and test plans and document inspections.
• Review quality docs for accuracy per approved plans.
• Ensure installations meet design and specification requirements.
• Support Superintendents with manpower and equipment planning.
• Document field changes and non-conformances; maintain records.
• Lead final area walk-downs, punch lists, and turnover of structures.

Skills

Structural erection

Construction supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Field inspections

PPE compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural

Tools

Steel Slayer

MS Office

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: New Albany, OH

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Project Overview:

the company is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. the company will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers. the company will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline.

Job Summary:

In this role, the Structural Field Engineer will report to the Lead Structural Field Engineer. This individual is responsible for providing technical assistance, direction, and support to field supervision for construction and installation activities for all disciplines associated with the structural equipment and materials.

Major Responsibilities:

• Acting as single point of contact for coordination and resolution of all issues related to structural execution in the Pre-assembly yard and field.
• Assisting the Advanced Work Packaging team with development of work packages.
• Executing field material takeoffs from design drawings.
• Preparing field material requisitions for materials and monitoring status of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Assisting Lead Structural FE in developing inspection and test plans.
• Performing and documenting inspections for the structural work scope on an ongoing basis.
• Reviewing quality documentation for content and accuracy per approved inspection and test plans.
• Interpreting design requirements and ensuring installation methods and finished work are in conformance with applicable design drawings, specifications, standards, and codes.
• Trouble‑shooting technical and constructability issues with design engineer or fabricator, using input from Supervision.
• Documenting field changes and non‑conformances using formal approval processes.
• Participating in quality assurance reviews and facilitating resolution of quality findings related to civil structural activities.
• Reviewing short‑and long‑term schedules developed by Supervision and verifying alignment with material delivery schedules and key project milestone dates.
• Providing support to Superintendents to establish requirements for manpower, tools, equipment, and material requirements.
• Verifying Superintendent's reported progress, resolving comments or discrepancies, and inputting installed quantities to Steel Slayer on an on‑going basis.
• Monitoring actual work progress compared to the project schedule.
• Leading final area walk‑downs, punchlisting, close‑out, and turnover of structural systems.
• Assisting with development and review of as‑built documentation.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience and minimum of 5 years of construction work experience in the civil/structural discipline.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Candidate should be well versed in structural steel erection and the American Institute of Steel Construction manual and standards.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience motivating team members, solving open-ended problems, and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Preference given to previous the company experience.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts is desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office software suite required.
• Work includes field inspections which require the following physical capabilities: extensive walking in and around a construction site in extreme heat and cold, climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms and scaffolds; crawling and crouching; working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25lb objects is required.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project site (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task including body harness and lanyards.
• ust be able to complete and pass a pre- employment drug screen.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
• Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]