Traveling Field Engineer

Traveling Field Engineer
- Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Location:
Baton Rouge, LA, US Mobile, AL, US Fayetteville, AR, US Monroe, LA, US Vicksburg, MS, US New Orleans, LA, US Greenville, MS, US Orlando, FL, US Laredo, TX, US Birmingham, AL, US Jackson, MS, US Albuquerque, NM, US Position Overview: As a Traveling Construction Field Engineer, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

Responsibilities:
- Field Engineering: Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
- Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
- Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
- Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
- Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
- Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's).
- Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
- Order and schedule material deliveries.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
- Supervise field operations.
- Office Engineering: Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
- Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
- Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
- Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
- Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others.
- Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
- Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
- Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
- Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
- Estimating: Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
- Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
- Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related position
- 2+ years of related professional experience in the construction field
- Ability to travel and relocate as required
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future. Other

Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer
our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.