Field Engineer

Herzog•Springfield, MO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking a qualified Field Engineer in Springfield, VA. Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of its 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects. The company believes its culture is at the heart of its existence, empowering every member of its professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career. Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results through a relentless pursuit of excellence, passion for customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team. The company invites individuals to join its journey to excellence and is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Must be flexible in working in both office and field environment as needed.
Must have excellent teamwork, organizational, and communication skills (i.e. verbal and written).
Must be highly motivated.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a construction related position preferred.
Construction management course work or internship experience are a plus.
Railroad Construction experience is a plus.
AutoCAD skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

schedule input
submittals
preparing field work packages
compiling as-built data
verifying installation quantities
submitting daily reports
performing procurement quantity takeoffs
field safety and quality inspections
Assist Superintendent with coordination of material deliveries.
Perform field verifications, inspections and measurements.
Work closely with document control and field personnel to ensure they have latest drawings and installation documents.
Provide schedule update information to project scheduler.
Ensure that work is correctly cost coded and all extra work is coded to separate cost codes as assigned by the Project Engineer or other.
Attend necessary briefings, job specific training, and safety meetings while maintaining annual requirements.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.