Construction Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Fairfax, VA, US, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! We are currently seeking Construction Engineers to assist our regional Responsible Charge Engineers in the construction management and inspection of Federal, State and local government construction projects throughout Virginia. The Construction Engineer uses engineering principles to solve construction problems in the design, procurement, delivery and close-out of construction projects.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited program
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to commute to our Fairfax and Fredericksburg locations
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience performing construction engineering, inspection and testing preferred
• VDOT, ACI, DEQ and other industry certifications preferred
• VDOT certifications
• OSHA-10
• ACI/WACEL certifications

Responsibilities

• Construction management and inspection, including providing inspection services on projects
• Contract management and administration
• Change management, including evaluation and negotiation of change orders
• Office engineering, including project records management and materials certification
• Inspection project elements and testing of materials
• Project controls, including CPM Scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting and risk management
• Project close-out, including finalization of payments and documentation
• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to100 yards
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip
• Functioning safely in an environment with potential risks
• Working from heights exceeding 6 feet
• Wearing a properly fitted safety harness and being knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

What This Job Offers

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