Field Engineer

Kennedy Jenks•Seattle, WA

18d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

KJ is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Field Engineer to support its Construction Management team. The role focuses on project documentation and coordination with diverse stakeholders to help deliver construction projects successfully. The Field Engineer assists the Construction Manager with reviewing, processing, and maintaining project documentation in compliance with contract plans and specifications, and conducts field trips to document project activities. The position requires presence at job sites and KJ’s local Seattle offices, with travel to project sites, field offices, and Seattle offices as needed. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available. The expected salary range is $100,000–$120,000, varying based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
Ability to travel to project sites, field offices, and KJ Seattle offices as needed.
Experience with construction management and document control software.
Familiarity with construction materials, means and methods, tools, and contractual requirements related to civil infrastructure and structural projects.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Presence at job sites and KJ local Seattle offices is required.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant experience in a construction environment is preferred.
Water/wastewater industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Construction Manager with reviewing project submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) for compliance with plans and specifications.
Make field trips as project demands and as directed by the Construction Manager; document observations, verifications, and clarifications in detail.
Prepare, distribute, and maintain memos, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
Support the Construction Manager in reviewing schedule changes and analyzing schedule impacts.
Assist with independent cost estimating and change order reviews.
Review contractor progress payment applications and schedules of values.
Post RFIs, clarification letters, field memos, and plan or specification revisions.
Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and other project documentation as directed by the Construction Manager.
Manage and maintain electronic and hard-copy project documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Cross-reference submittals, RFIs, progress payments, and Inspection Daily Reports (IDRs) with contract documents to validate requests.
Assist the Construction Manager in managing sub-consultants.
Review and validate as-builts.
Coordinate and communicate with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
Provide backup support for project and document control staff as needed.
Work on multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
Perform field inspections as required or as backup support.