New Grad Field Engineer I - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Field Engineer I provides 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 the compliance and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, specifications, and other contract documents for assigned projects. The position supports construction field activities, quality control inspections, material testing, quantity calculations, shop drawing reviews, and construction documentation. It also performs office engineering tasks as needed, including preparing meeting materials and maintaining tracking logs. The role is intended for a new graduate and includes developing inspection, reporting, and construction-document interpretation skills with guidance from more experienced staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training (EIT).
- Training in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Assist with construction field work and activities to ensure conformance to 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 about work progress and construction problems, recommend solutions, assist with issue resolution, and act as a liaison with the engineer of record.
- Stay current with industry technology and tools used for inspection through industry resources, training, and research.
- Gain exposure to new technology and use GPS/Rovers to improve inspection efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform office engineering work as needed, including preparing meeting agendas and minutes and processing and maintaining tracking logs for 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
