Field Engineer- Progressive Design Build

Scarsella Bros., Inc. • Kent, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is a family-owned heavy-highway construction company seeking a Field Engineer for a progressive design-build project completing the final phase of SR 167 in Fife, Washington. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced field leaders, project management, and design professionals on a complex, high-profile transportation project. The Field Engineer will be crucial in connecting design and construction activities, supporting field operations, tracking quantities and production, coordinating subcontractors and materials, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, design documents, and construction contracts.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, constructability concerns, and potential field conflicts and communicate them effectively to the project team.
• Comfortable working in both field and office environments and regularly visiting active construction areas.
• Ability to freely access all areas of an active construction site in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Highly motivated and willing to take initiative and learn.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to help the project team succeed.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with field crews, supervisors, engineers, designers, subcontractors, owners, and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Previous construction, engineering, or heavy civil internship or field experience.
• 2+ years of construction experience.
• Experience with roadway, transportation, earthwork, utilities, structures, or other heavy civil construction.
• Experience with construction management, scheduling, estimating, or CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist field supervision and project management with the day-to-day planning and execution of construction activities.
• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, design packages, and contract documents to support field crews and craft supervision.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and construction teams to identify and resolve field issues in a progressive design-build environment.
• Prepare, review, track, and manage submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and other project documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans, work packages, and construction sequencing.
• Perform quantity calculations and track installed and completed work for production, cost, and payment purposes.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Assist with field surveying and layout support, including elevations, control points, measurements, and compilation of as-built information.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting as needed to support field operations.
• Document field conditions, construction progress, and completed work through daily reports, photographs, measurements, and other project records.
• Assist with maintaining accurate as-built drawings and project records throughout construction.
• Order materials and coordinate deliveries to support field schedules and construction activities.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Provide field support and assist with coordination and oversight of subcontractor operations.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and verifying daily labor, equipment, and production information.
• Assist project management with gathering and preparing information for owners, designers, subcontractors, vendors, governmental agencies, and internal project teams.
• Assist with preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts, minor solicitations, and purchasing activities as requested.
• Assist with project schedule maintenance, short-term planning, and schedule updates.
• Assist with entering and tracking project cost information and participate in reviewing cost and production reports with project management.
• Assist with identifying changed conditions, documenting extra work, and preparing information for potential change orders.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and required safety training.
• Promote Scarsella's commitment to performing work safely and ensuring that everyone goes home safely each day.
• Perform other project engineering and field support duties as needed to successfully deliver the project.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employer pays 100% of the employee's cost of health insurance. Aetna insurance policy and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k): Employer-sponsored 401(k) program. Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of employee salary after 90 days, plus an additional 1.5% employer match after one year.
• PTO: May accrue up to 120 hours per year.
• Holidays: Seven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

What This Job Offers

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