Engineer II (Heavy Civil)

Granite Construction•Watsonville, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards. The role involves assisting with job controls, interpreting designs for craft workers, resolving drawing interpretation problems, and preparing necessary documentation. The engineer will also provide technical support for project material controls, prepare drawings and sketches, develop job essential data for estimates, and research historical data for productivity analysis. Depending on the need, this role may also supervise, direct, and mentor project staff, and represent the company in client and project management meetings.

Requirements

2+ year’s construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Scheduling and AGTEK Take-off software.
Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
Interface with all on-site departments as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, in order to support overall project schedule.
Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications.
Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy.
Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job.
Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met.
Assist in representing company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross (for salaried employees)
Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans