Field Engineer

Orion•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Orion Marine Construction’s Atlantic Division is hiring an entry-level Field Engineer to support marine construction crews in building projects accurately and safely. The role is based at the division headquarters in Tampa, Florida, with travel up to 100% across Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and the Caribbean. The current project rotation is approximately three weeks on site and one week off, depending on project needs. This is a full-time, salaried position reporting to a Project Manager. The Field Engineer works on site with project engineers, superintendents, barge foremen, and craft crews. Orion’s work includes ports, docks, bridges, causeways, mechanical dredging, and other waterfront infrastructure. The company’s teams are guided by Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, built on a foundation of Integrity. The position supports project layout, surveying, quantity calculations, material inspection and coordination, and assigned office work such as drafting, cost estimates, and bid proposals. The Field Engineer also reinforces safe work practices and supports safety and environmental compliance. Field work requires wearing PPE and safely accessing docks, barges, boats, and vessels. The role may involve walking, climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, or sitting for extended periods; working at heights or in confined spaces; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; and working outdoors for extended periods in changing temperatures and weather. The essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Science, or a related discipline, or four years of equivalent work experience.
Working knowledge of project administration, construction materials, procurement, estimating, scheduling, project tracking software, and cost control.
Familiarity with engineering and project standards, safety practices, and environmental compliance.
Ability to learn technical procedures quickly and communicate clearly with engineers, supervisors, and craft crews.
Ability to drive a passenger vehicle to job sites, travel up to 100%, and work the project rotation.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to wear required PPE and safely access docks, barges, boats, and vessels.
Ability to respond appropriately in emergencies.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and working outdoors for extended periods in changing temperatures and weather.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of relevant field engineering or construction experience.
Marine construction internships or engineering co-ops are valued.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Read project plans and specifications and establish control lines and elevations so crews can install materials accurately.
Survey as-built conditions and collect topographic and cross-section data.
Calculate quantities for planning and payment.
Coordinate survey work with the assigned engineer and maintain survey equipment in working order.
Inspect and measure incoming materials to verify quality and quantity.
Help coordinate material purchases and deliveries.
Assist with drafting, cost estimates, and bid proposals when assigned to the office.
Reinforce safe work practices and support safety and environmental compliance.
Stop work when unsafe conditions are observed or anticipated.