Project Engineer/Field Engineer
About The Position
Kokosing is hiring a Field Engineer/Project Engineer for industrial, water, and wastewater construction in the Detroit metropolitan area, Ann Arbor, and surrounding Southeast Michigan markets. The role supports complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects, including industrial manufacturing facilities, process plants, municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other process industries. Field engineers help ensure projects are executed safely, to the required quality, within cost, and on schedule. The position offers responsibilities across field operations, project controls, craft management, safety, quality, planning, estimating, and contract administration. Initial assignments are intended to complement the employee’s experience and education. The company seeks individuals open to regular and frequent relocation for career development. Potential future career paths include Superintendent, Lead Project Engineer, Project Controls, and Project Manager.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Passion for safety and ability to help ensure safety across operations.
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across diverse climates and environments.
- Motivation, demonstrated leadership skills, commitment to excellence, and initiative.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to complete work correctly the first time.
- Commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
- Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a constantly changing environment.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
- Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Ability to work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and 3D models for field crews and craft.
- Prepare work plans and work packages.
- Audit operations for safety compliance.
- Order and schedule material deliveries.
- Track installation progress.
- Perform quality inspections and submit test records.
- Maintain project controls, including developing client reports and updating schedules.
- Generate change orders for review by project management.
- Supervise subcontractor operations.
- Support site logistics.
- Coordinate design and procurement interfaces.
- Review and analyze project-related data.
- Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings.
- Review project plans and specifications.
- Assist with bid preparation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents.
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Retirement plans with matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Career and relocation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
