Project Field Engineer (Civil)

Lemartec•Mayagüez, PR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Field Engineer (Civil) provides technical engineering information to the Project Manager, Craft Supervisors, and Corporate Functional Managers to help ensure design development and construction comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions. The role also provides project controls support—including cost, scheduling, and estimating—and subcontract oversight to construction supervision and craft personnel. The position supports industrial construction projects by interpreting drawings and specifications, coordinating design and field changes, developing construction work packages, supporting quality assurance and quality control, and coordinating subcontractors, craft production, materials, and other resources. It works with the Construction Manager, Project Controls Manager, engineers, and subcontractors to advance project work in accordance with project schedules and contract terms. The job involves frequent extended periods at the work site. Physical activities include frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, climbing stairs, sitting for long periods, occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and using hands and arms to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects. Required equipment includes a company-provided hard hat and safety glasses, as well as a rain coat or poncho and steel-toed work boots.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, civil, or HVAC systems.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC project with minimal supervision.
Understanding of design and engineering for large-scale industrial projects across engineering disciplines.
Knowledge of construction activities, including the material, equipment, cost, and time requirements for construction tasks.
Technical engineering and computing knowledge.
Knowledge of codes applicable to industrial construction.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), AutoCAD, and document control systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with civil projects is preferred.
Special language skills may be preferred where there is a business need.

Responsibilities

Understand technical drawings and specifications for industrial construction and interpret designs and drawings for crafts installing materials.
Prepare field design change requisitions and as-built drawings as required.
Understand subcontract language, scope, terms, and technical requirements.
Plan and develop construction work packages for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process plant systems.
Understand detailed project schedules, including predecessors and successors for activities.
Understand construction quality requirements and industry standards for various crafts, and perform typical QA/QC duties as outlined in the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including technical communications.
Manage and coordinate material and human resources.
Support the Construction Manager in analyzing and reporting subcontractor daily progress.
Support subcontractors in a manner that adheres to the construction schedule and contract terms.
Facilitate technical approvals by engineers and expedite design development according to the engineering schedule and contract terms.
Coordinate craft production and release work in a timely manner to meet subcontract and project schedules.
Propose modifications to engineering design and interpret drawings, specifications, and other technical documents for subcontractors.
Support the Project Controls Manager with project controls responsibilities, including cost, scheduling, and estimating or re-estimating.
Prepare and disseminate required documentation and records, such as QA/QC reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.
Fulfill the requirements identified in the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook.
Adhere to the Lemartec Employee Handbook and Human Resources Policies.
Adhere to the Lemartec Safety Manual and OSHA safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds; climb stairs; sit for long periods; occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands and arms to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects; and perform duties at the work site for extended durations.