Field Engineer, Civil

About the Role

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to join their Civil group. This role requires the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, proactivity, and efficiency with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Field Engineer will support and manage the complete cycle of field coordination issues involving team members, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Note: This position requires 100% travel throughout the United States to various project locations. Regular rotations home are provided every 3 weeks for 5 days. The position can be based anywhere in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction Support
• Provide pre-construction support.
• Manage the submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other Project Connect programs.
• Evaluate project design and engineering documents, managing their organization and distribution.
• Conduct advanced research on living arrangements for project team members.
• Perform project-specific tasks in preparation for team mobilization to the site.
• Prepare turnover binder templates.
• Assist with the preparation of Pre-Mobilization Kickoff meetings.
• Compile, contact, and arrange for short-form subcontracts with local entities at the project site (e.g., power, trailers, housing, local subcontractors).
• Assist in drafting subcontracts and purchase agreements.
• Review and utilize the Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, and prep meetings.
• Construction Support
• Manage all aspects necessary for construction support.
• Manage the quality assurance & quality control process as delineated in the Project Quality Plan.
• Manage the inventory process for incoming materials: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage.
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and punch list final inspections.
• Assist Project Manager and Project Superintendents with material and equipment management (pickup trucks, rented/owned equipment, coordinate equipment facility).
• Manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination drawings, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate the creation of lift and formwork drawings.
• Manage production logs for work put in place (self-performed or subcontracted).
• Track Event Management incidents regarding Safety or Quality in DFW responsibilities.
• Closeout Processes
• Administer closeout processes.
• Compile turnover documentation for specific DFW and transfer to the customer per the project-specific quality and TSO plan.
• Assist Project Engineer and Project Manager with closing out contract documents with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the final inspections and punch list process with the customer for specific DFW responsibilities.
• Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect.
• Other Duties
• Participate in project safety audits and Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program.
• Determine alternative work methods as needed.
• Maintain schedule of timelines and follow through until completion.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PMA
• Project Connect
• Best Practice Database
• SWIs
• Zero Injury Safety Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or another science or mathematics-related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial technical/field experience over multiple years.
• Previous related internship experience is a plus.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills.
• Current driver’s license.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.