Field Engineers

HerzogGastonia, NC
Hybrid

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking Field Engineers in Gastonia, NC to join our team on the NCDOT I-85 Railroad Bridges Job. Herzog and joint venture partner, Flatiron Dragados, will be building the civil and structural infrastructure for 3 new railroad bridges, 2 new roadway bridges, and 2 temporary railroad bridges, all over Interstate I-85 for NCDOT to allow for future highway widening.

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 communication, organization, and teamwork skills
  • 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 due to the safety sensitive nature of this position
  • Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis
  • Perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force
  • Able to walk on uneven surfaces
  • Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs
  • Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time
  • Regularly kneel, bend, and squat
  • Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position
  • Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position
  • Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)

Nice To Haves

  • Degree in Civil, Construction Management, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience in a construction related position preferred
  • Construction management course work or internship experience preferred
  • Two years or more experience on heavy civil construction projects preferred
  • Production and Cost Tracking experience a plus

Responsibilities

  • Schedule input
  • Submittals and RFI’s
  • Preparing field work packages
  • Compiling and redlining as-built data
  • Perform procurement quantity takeoffs and verifying installation quantities
  • Field safety and quality inspections
  • Write and submit daily reports in construction management software
  • Compile necessary information for all submittals and coordinate with Document Control to ensure proper documentation
  • Assist Superintendent with coordination of material deliveries
  • Subcontractor management
  • Work closely with document control and field personnel to ensure they have latest drawings and installation documents
  • 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 trainings, and safety meetings and maintain annual requirements as necessary
  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.
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