TxDOT CEI Senior Field Engineer

HNTB; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. Field Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing TxDOT projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead inspection efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. You will work closely with project managers and field staff, utilizing advanced tools to enhance inspection accuracy. If you are passionate about infrastructure and have a strong engineering background, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values innovation and community development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering or 5 years with a Master's degree.
• Knowledge of industry standards for workmanship and materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Lead daily assignments and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Construction Inspection

Project Management

Material Testing

CPM Schedule Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Doctorate in Engineering

Tools

GPS/Rovers

SiteManager

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter. For over a century, we have delivered solutions for complex infrastructure projects nationwide. With our growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This Sr. Field Engineer position will oversee a TxDOT project daily. Responsibilities include managing inspection resources, coordinating with field staff and project managers, and overseeing testing. The role involves coordinating and monitoring inspection efforts on moderate to complex projects to ensure compliance with design plans, specifications, and contracts. You will assist in resolving project issues, evaluate construction techniques, review submittals, and focus primarily on TxDOT CEI projects. This is a lead role involving mentoring and training junior staff.

What You'll Do:

1. Inspect, monitor, and oversee construction activities to ensure conformance to plans and specifications, including administering KPIs and budgets.
2. Perform or supervise on-site material testing, review plans for material requirements, and track quantities for pay estimates.
3. Initiate field changes, identify discrepancies, review contractor reports, and prepare progress reports.
4. Consult with the Resident Engineer, recommend solutions, and act as a liaison with the engineer of record.
5. Stay current with industry technology, utilizing tools like GPS/Rovers to improve inspection accuracy and efficiency.
6. Assist with office engineering tasks, including handling RFIs, submittals, and constructability reviews.
7. Lead daily assignments, mentor staff, and monitor project controls.
8. Recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff, managing performance and schedules.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6 years relevant experience, or
2. Master's degree with 5 years relevant experience, or
3. Doctorate with 4 years relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

1. Industry standards knowledge for workmanship and materials.
2. Effective deployment of resources.
3. Leadership in the absence of the PM/RE.
4. Advanced skills in shop drawing review and CPM schedule analysis.
5. Professional Engineer (PE) license.

What We Prefer:

1. Optional: CCM, ACI, PMP certifications.
2. OSHA 10 certification preferred.
3. Experience with SiteManager and TxDOT CEI projects.

Additional Information:

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Plano, TX (Granite Parkway)

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