Field Engineer

ORION•Federal Way, WA

1d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Orion is seeking a Field Engineer for its marine and heavy civil construction operations in the Pacific Northwest. This entry-level, on-site position supports project management and field operations, ensuring successful project completion. The role involves inspecting materials, providing work control guidelines, and collaborating with various project stakeholders. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, delivery, and teamwork, built on a foundation of integrity.

Requirements

A B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience is required.
The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction, Heavy Civil Construction, Materials Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.
The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business; be an effective communicator; and to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Prior hands-on work experience in the marine construction or heavy civil construction industry as a Summer Intern or Co-op Engineer is preferred but not required.
Experience or internship exposure involving marine construction, heavy civil infrastructure, ports, marine terminals, bridges, piers, wharves, pile driving, deep foundations, marine concrete, dredging, waterfront structures, or similar self-perform construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with the Project Management Team and jobsite work crews to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new projects.
Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects when assigned to the office.
Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
Performs drafting, charting, and similar graphical work.
Works with Project Manager to ensure procurement of materials from suppliers that are required at the jobsite to complete the project.
Inventories, checks, examines, and measures materials received to ensure quality and quantity.
Interprets project plans and specifications.
Provides work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts, i.e. forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hangers and supports, etc.
Checks as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
Provides topographic and cross-section surveys as required by planning and payment quantities and provides quantity calculations as required.
Coordinates surveying activities with the assigned engineer to meet the construction requirements.
Works directly with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and craft professionals supporting Orion's self-perform marine and heavy civil construction operations.
Travels to active construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest as required. Travel and the ability to work out-of-town for extended periods of time are required for this position.
Ensures that project team members and work crews work in a safe manner and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.