New Grad Field Engineer I - Summer 2027
About The Position
This opportunity entails providing engineering inspection and documentation of contractor construction work to monitor compliance with plans, specifications, contract provisions, and state and local regulations, while protecting the client’s interests. The role also assists with compliance and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, specifications, and other contract documents for assigned projects. The Field Engineer supports construction fieldwork and office engineering tasks, including inspections, testing coordination, quantity calculations, reviews of construction documents and reports, documentation of project progress, and communication with the Resident Engineer and engineer of record. The position is based in Kissimmee, Lake Mary, or Ormond Beach, Florida.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Identify some discrepancies or conflicts within documents and gain familiarity with assessing work quality using inspection checklists.
- Write daily inspection reports, track work performed, and compute pay item quantities at a basic level with direction from more experienced staff.
- Understand shop drawing review and gain the ability to read and interpret the contractor's CPM schedule at a basic level.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training (EIT).
- Training in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Assist with construction fieldwork and activities to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
- Coordinate and schedule quality control inspections.
- Observe on-site material testing and coordinate testing and monitoring services.
- Perform mathematical calculations for material quantity payments.
- Perform basic shop drawing reviews and ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts.
- Review contractor daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.
- Review contractor as-built markups, document project progress using video and photos, and prepare construction progress reports.
- Consult with the Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, recommend solutions, assist in resolving issues, and act as a liaison with the engineer of record.
- Stay current with industry technology and inspection tools through resources, training, and research; gain exposure to and use tools such as GPS/Rovers to improve inspection efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform office engineer work as needed, including preparing meeting agendas and minutes and assisting with processing and tracking RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and other deliverables.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
