Project Engineer/Field Engineer

Kokosing Industrial•Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

Kokosing is hiring a Field/Project Engineer for its Industrial and Power Division, working on power and industrial construction projects. Projects may include power generation facilities, battery storage facilities, natural gas power plants, data centers, solar installations, and other process-industry projects. The role supports field operations and may also involve project controls, craft management, safety, quality, planning, estimating, and contract administration. Assignments are intended to complement the employee’s experience and education and contribute to project success. The division seeks people open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities. Potential future roles include Superintendent, Lead Project Engineer, Project Controls, and Project Manager. The position combines field operations, office engineering, and estimating work. Field duties include helping crews interpret drawings and specifications, planning and tracking construction work, and monitoring safety and quality. Office work includes project controls, subcontractor coordination, logistics, and design and procurement interfaces. Estimating duties include reviewing project information and supporting bid preparation.

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.
Highly motivated, with demonstrated leadership skills, a passion for excellence, and initiative.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what is required to complete work correctly the first time.
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to work at various locations and in varying conditions.
Openness 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 and coordinate design and procurement interfaces.
Review and analyze project data.
Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings.
Review project plans and specifications.
Assist with bid preparation.