Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Job Description: Field representative for region’s largest consulting structural engineering firm.

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
  • 0 to 5 years of experience in structural engineering or commercial building construction

Duties

  • Visit construction sites for field observation
  • Document as-built conditions of existing structures for future renovation or repair
  • Assist senior Engineer/Inspector with concrete inspection with an emphasis on rebar and post-tensioning installation
  • Preparation of written field reports, inspection reports, building evaluations and as-built documentation
  • Construction administration including review of shop drawings, submittals, RFIs
  • Availability for some early morning, extended hours and/or weekend hours as dictated by construction schedules
  • Attend internal and external meetings with contractors and design team members

Skills

  • Strong desire to work outdoors on many high-profile construction projects
  • Physical ability to navigate construction sites, including climbing ladders
  • Understanding of various types of building construction including steel, concrete, masonry and wood
  • Knowledge of design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE, AISC and ACI
  • Proficient in MS Word, Adobe, and/or Bluebeam, familiar with Procore, PlanGrid and/or Newforma
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills for our fast-paced environment
  • Highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges