Field Engineer

Ballard Marine Construction•Loomis, CA

24d

About The Position

This position will be performing engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction activities. Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with like-minded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular about who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or related field.
1 – 3 years working as a Field Engineer in the construction industry.
Proficient with wide range of software including AutoCAD, Blue Beam, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to use mathematics and scientific rules/methods to solve problems.
Ability to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to complete a project.
Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, telephone, email, and presentations.
Strong organizational and time management skills; excellent verbal communications skills and ability to foster relationships with employees at all levels within the organization; ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives, and strong creative problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations, in a dynamic fast paced work environment.
Ability to work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Heavy Civil/Infrastructure experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, contractual documents, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Plan and design temporary structures, following construction and government standards, using design software, and drawing tools.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Develop work plans and hazard analysis plans for crews to follow to safely execute the work.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and productivity goals.
Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel.
Develop and maintain resource loaded project schedules.
Manage project document control.
Manage procurement of materials and consumables, including vendor pre-qualifications and development of RFQ’s.
Acts as a Quality Control / Quality Assurance representative as required.
Organize and manage subcontractors.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.