Construction Project Engineer

RS&H • Houston, TX

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About The Position

RS&H is seeking a Field Engineer for its Transportation-Construction Management team in the Houston, Texas area. The Field Engineer supports field inspection and management of roadway and bridge transportation projects, prepares and submits progress and final estimates, checks engineering calculations, interprets contract documents, and drafts engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners. The role also oversees contractors to help ensure projects are built in reasonable conformity with plans and specifications.

The position works on road and bridge projects for transportation owners, including the Texas Department of Transportation. The Field Engineer joins a project-specific team within RS&H’s growing Texas Transportation-Construction Management organization of more than 100 construction professionals. The team provides construction engineering, program management, testing, and inspection services throughout the transportation project life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 4 years of experience with major road or bridge construction.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods.
• Ability to reach horizontally and vertically for required tasks.
• Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment, including fall protection.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of hands-on CADD software experience, preferably MicroStation, and experience with highway design and work zone traffic control plans.
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternative contract delivery methods.
• OSHA 10-hour training.

Responsibilities

• Help manage field inspection of roadway and bridge transportation projects.
• Prepare and submit progress and final estimates.
• Check engineering calculations.
• Interpret contract documents.
• Draft engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners.
• Oversee contractors to help ensure projects are built in reasonable conformity with plans and specifications.
• Obtain required certifications and pass applicable position qualification tests within specified time frames.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal time off, and holiday pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Certification and licensure support.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Pet insurance.
• Cellphone stipend.
• Company vehicle.

What This Job Offers

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