Field Engineer

Become Part of Our Team-Field Engineer (Rail)

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Salary: $75K

Summary

The primary role of the Field Engineer is to assist the Project Engineer and Superintendent with the planning and daily execution of the project. Responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, maintaining schedules and budgets.

Essential Functions

• Review design/drawings and specifications for inconsistencies
• Verify all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications
• Review all subcontractor submittals for compliance with the contract requirements
• Assist in processing and administration of submittal tracking and document control
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch list, describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, materials requirement calculations, etc.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Supervision and quality inspection of field work (including night work)
• Assist in the management of materials and material handling planning
• Track quantities and production quantities for work performed
• Perform tasks related to the collection and evaluation of data required to monitor project schedules
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's directions

Minimum Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a project engineer or field engineer role required
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
• Working knowledge of a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office Suite programs (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Experience

• Local qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply
• Previous engineering experience related to rail projects, highly preferred
• Knowledge of Auto Cad and Primavera software, highly preferred

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We strive for a culture of safety where no harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.