Traveling Construction Site Engineer

JP Cullen; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance

Training

Job summary

JP Cullen is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Traveling Site Engineer to join our Industrial Construction team in Madison, WI. This role requires travel to manage field operations across multiple industrial construction projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, have exceptional communication skills, and a willingness to travel 33% of the year. Compensation includes Health, Life, Dental Insurance, and a Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction or related engineering field or equivalent or completion of an Apprenticeship and four years of construction experience.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills and proficiency in a wide variety of computer programs.
• Willingness to travel 33% of the calendar year across various states.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of construction methods.
• Produce miscellaneous sketches and drawings as required.
• Create layouts, lift drawings, and 3D models.
• Verify quality and compliance of installation with specifications and drawings.
• Process and expedite answers to RFI’s generated from the field.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proficiency in computer programs

Ability to manage projects

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or related engineering field

Completion of an Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

JP Cullen is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Traveling Site Engineer to join our Industrial Construction team. This role supports industrial construction projects across multiple job sites, requiring travel to actively manage and coordinate field operations in partnership with Project Managers, Superintendents, and project crews.

The Traveling Site Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring industrial construction projects are executed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. This position is ideal for a construction Site Engineer, Field Engineer, Project Engineer with a background in engineering or construction management who is eager to gain hands-on experience on complex industrial projects such as manufacturing, processing, energy, or heavy commercial facilities. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a willingness to travel are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of construction methods (crane reaches, formwork design, erosion control, and grading modifications).
• Produce miscellaneous sketches and drawings as required to show field conditions to the architect, clarify plan details for craft persons (e.g. lift drawing), proposing alternate details.
• Create layouts, lift drawings, and 3D models
• Operate laser scanners to capture as builts and develop models
• Verify quality and compliance of installation with specifications and drawings for all work.
• Process and expedite answers to RFI’s generated from the field. Once answered, complete the process by distributing information and following through to ensure correct incorporation of answers.
• Participate in and contribute to Operation Planning Process and weekly coordination meetings, superintendent meetings, daily crew huddles and foreman meetings.
• Organize schedule pre-installation meetings for any subcontractor with on-site labor. Prepare meeting agendas and ensure attendance by all parties. Conduct pre-install meetings.
• Prepare and monitor written delivery schedule log.
• As needed, inspect shipments of deliveries
• Project closeout – expedite punchlist, and track and verify that items on the punchlist are being completed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction or related engineering field or equivalent or completion of an Apprenticeship and four years of construction experience.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills and proficiency in a wide variety of computer programs, with the aptitude and willingness to learn new software and systems.
• Appetite for challenges and fast career growth with responsibility and accountability.
• A track record of managing projects from start to finish with excellence
• Willingness to travel 33% of the calendar year across various states.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Location

Location: Depends on the project but home base is either Janesville, Madison or Milwaukee, WI.

Compensation & Benefits

JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.

EEO

JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.