Assistant Field Engineer

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

20d•$78,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Field Engineer is responsible for assisting in performing engineering duties including coordination, layout, quality control and monitoring utilized in the planning, and construction of our projects.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Surveying or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
Minimum of two (2) years’ construction engineering experience
Proficient at reading and understanding contract drawings, including but not limited to both structural and architectural drawings, with the ability to cross-check between the two documents as needed
Decision making, research and analytical problem-solving skills
Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
Experience with related software applications
Experience working with total stations and handheld field controllers

Nice To Haves

Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others
Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and / or projects
Impacts own team and adjacent teams
Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency
Assists in basic business development tasks
Acts as a resource for team members with less experience
May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight
Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration

Responsibilities

Performs building and site layout using standard surveying equipment, including total stations (manual and robotic), builder’s levels, laser levels, prisms, tribrachs, tripods, poles, and hand tools; establishes and maintains survey control, benchmarks, and control points; verify accuracy through backsight and resection setups and coordinate checks using data collectors
Applies field computations, unit conversions, and basic plane geometry and trigonometry to support layout, elevation verification, benchmark transfers, and coordinate determination; assists with survey control installation, elevation monitoring, and proper field book documentation.
Maintains and updates project documentation, including posting drawing revisions, tracking design changes, documenting as-built field conditions, and assisting with the development and maintenance of layout control sheets
Utilizes surveying, engineering, and construction software, including CAD and AutoCAD 3D, modeling tools, point creation and data collection software, Procore, Bluebeam (editing), and Microsoft Office applications to support field operations, coordination, and reporting
Assists with quality control inspections and verification of installed work to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, tolerances, and contract requirements; monitors trade partner layout and survey-related performance
Maintains organized and accurate field records, including daily reports, field notes, sketches, logs, and field books or electronic equivalents; ensures survey equipment and office files are kept clean and properly organized
Interprets construction drawings and specifications; reviews shop drawings and submittals for coordination and consistency with contract documents, including embeds, anchor bolts, stair rails, and miscellaneous metals
Tracks, maintains, and organizes survey equipment and field engineering supplies to ensure availability and proper condition for project needs
Learns and applies company engineering standards, construction best practices, and safety procedures; develops foundational knowledge of shoring and excavation (SOE), foundations, concrete and steel structures, adjacent building monitoring, MEP in-slab coordination, vertical benchmark transfers, wood framing tie-downs, and sitework elements such as curbs, sidewalks, walls, and site utilities
Collaborates effectively with internal teams and trade partners to support efficient field operations, coordination, and a strong team-oriented culture