Field Engineer

Orion Innovation • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Orion Marine Construction’s Atlantic Division is hiring an entry-level Field Engineer for full-time, salaried work supporting marine construction projects. The role is based at the company’s Tampa, Florida headquarters but requires 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. The Field Engineer reports to the Project Manager and works on site with project engineers, superintendents, barge foremen, and craft crews.

Orion’s projects include ports, docks, bridges, causeways, mechanical dredging, and other waterfront infrastructure. The Field Engineer helps crews build accurately and safely by laying out work, checking elevations, surveying completed work, verifying quantities, and supporting project administration. When assigned to the office, the role may also assist with drafting, cost estimates, and bid proposals.

Field work requires wearing PPE and safely accessing docks, barges, boats, and vessels, as well as responding appropriately in emergencies. The position may involve prolonged physical activity and outdoor work in changing temperatures and weather. 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.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of relevant field engineering or construction experience.
• Marine construction internship or engineering co-op experience.

Responsibilities

• Read project plans and specifications and establish control lines and elevations so crews can install materials accurately.
• Survey as-built conditions, collect topographic and cross-section data, and calculate quantities for planning and payment.
• Coordinate survey work with the assigned engineer and keep 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Fidelity 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Nine paid public holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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