Field Engineer (Foundation Services)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Gardiner, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Services Field Engineer. This position will involve coordination with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foreman. Frequent site visits will be required to ensure work meets project plans & specifications. Individuals must be safety-minded, hold a high level of common sense, and be able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments. The role involves supporting operations during the preconstruction & construction process, learning the basics of operations including hands on experience performing load tests on rock anchors, soil nails, tiebacks, and micropiles, and reviewing and processing load test data. The position also assists in monitoring scopes of work, recognizing scope changes, and creation of change order documents, as well as preparing and submitting preconstruction submittals and preparing grab & go prior to project kickoff.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or direct industry equivalent experience.
Good communications skills with both internal and external customers.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record as defined by the company insurance carrier.
Access to reliable transportation.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong computer skills.
Strong technical communications skills (reading and writing).
Organized with strong sense of priority, urgency and commitment to deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Excellent interpersonal and people skills.

Nice To Haves

Interest in the construction industry.
Interest in deep foundation drilling, slope stabilization, and design-build projects.

Responsibilities

Support operations during the preconstruction & construction process.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foreman.
Perform frequent site visits to ensure work meets project plans & specifications.
Participate in the MDB safety culture by following all company safety policies and practices.
Monitor job progress including review of all field documentation for correctness and completeness.
Assist Project Manager with preparing monthly progress submittal for submission to customer for billing and tracking purposes.
Spend time on job sites learning the basics of operations including hands on experience performing load tests on rock anchors, soil nails, tiebacks, and micropiles.
Review and process load test data in a timely fashion for submission to customer.
Assist operations in monitoring scopes of work, recognizing scope changes, and creation of change order documents.
Prepare and submit preconstruction submittals.
Prepare grab & go prior to project kickoff.
Work the hours required to meet the needs of our field operations.
Work as a team player.
Effectively maintain multiple priorities.