Construction Engineer

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Construction Engineer to work on highway, bridge and utility projects in the Northern Virginia area. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of field engineering functions in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join and support our team of outstanding professionals in a growing, multi-discipline group. Typical projects are diverse and require strong technical capabilities. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• 3+ year of experience; previous construction internship experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering or Related field required
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to drive assigned and/or personal vehicles within roadways and project sites to perform construction inspection activities
• Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Successful candidates will be authorized to obtain all VDOT inspection and materials testing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions, and specifications
• Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspection with the prime contractor and other agencies
• Perform routine inspections on VDOT traffic control, stormwater management, and project compliance
• Proactive in identifying field issues and discuss solutions with supervisor
• Collaborative approach to working in a team that includes the owner and contractor
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFI’s, submittals, field measurements for progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders
• Document all field activities while working in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor
• Project schedule adherence and use of Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Weekly OAC meetings, meeting minutes, and documentation
• Weekly and monthly project reporting
• Punchlist management, warranty review, and project closeout
• Work in a very timely fashion to meet project requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and agency review staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level