Field Engineer 2027 (Chesapeake, VA)

Allan Myers, Inc•Chesapeake, VA

69d

About The Position

This full-time, entry-level engineering position supports crews, projects, or plant teams in planning, scheduling, executing, and controlling site and heavy civil construction projects. The role focuses on maintaining cost factor goals and bid-day margins while contributing to an incident- and injury-free home and work life. Work is performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs. The Field Engineer communicates and reinforces company culture and leadership practices, including company values, safety, the Ethics Policy, and the Collaborative Way. The position may include performing laborer tasks as part of a crew, such as pipe work, excavation, site cleanup, painting, and maintenance. Allan Myers is a self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic. It builds infrastructure including highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems. The company describes its work as having a lasting positive impact on communities and offers training and opportunities for career development and promotion from within. Salary range is $70,000–$85,000, based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, a related major, or equivalent.
0–2 years of engineering or construction experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Support crews, projects, or plant teams in planning, scheduling, executing, and controlling site and heavy civil construction projects.
Develop work plans and production work schedules.
Perform laborer tasks as part of a crew, potentially including pipe work, excavation, site cleanup, painting, maintenance, and other crew work.
Interpret contract plans and specifications.
Ensure work meets specified requirements and production expectations.
Document projects through diary entries, photographs, video, inspections, requests for information, reports, and CMiC logs and journals.
Develop, review, and process necessary submissions, and track them through final approval.
Assist with negotiation, pricing, and purchasing of parts, materials, and labor, as needed.
Assist in managing and tracking fabrication and delivery of required materials.
Ensure correct cost-code charging and invoicing.
Track quantities of work performed by the company and subcontractors, and provide input into quantities to be billed.
Support compliance with and incorporation of safety initiatives, company values, and the Home Safe Tonight program.
Participate on Safe Production Teams, as applicable.
Assist with Daily Written Work Plans and Work Hazard assessments, as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.