Field Engineer

About the Role

MWH Constructors is seeking a Field Engineer to support a multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant project in Austin, TX. This role will provide technical and field support to project management and project supervision staff, ensuring construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees, following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Assist with construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing field and quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable work plans, permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work completed, and material requirement calculations to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, and estimates.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensuring requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Provide in-the-field support to supervision and craft labor to facilitate the planned and safe execution of construction activities and lead selected activities as required or directed.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors; initiate RFIs and follow through to resolution.
• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Review incoming correspondence and initiate action on it; review and process subcontractor pay applications; review the project schedule; process RFIs; and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Assist with review and analyze contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to manage interfaces and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as CMiC, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of time served construction experience, skills and training may also be considered.
• 0-5 years of construction, design and/or field support experience/knowledge.
• Prior field experience on construction projects is preferred.
• Onsite experience with a self-performing contractor, demonstrating successful performance on projects greater than $10M, is a plus.