Project Field Engineer- Civil

Lemartec • Pontoon Beach, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Project Engineer provides technical engineering information to the Project Manager, Craft Supervisors, and Corporate Functional Managers to ensure design development and construction work complies with applicable engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions. The role also provides project controls support—including cost, scheduling, and estimating—and subcontract oversight for project construction supervision and craft personnel.

This is a traveling position requiring travel up to 100% of the time to infrastructure projects across the United States. Potential locations include PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, and WY, among others. The engineer supports civil and process plant construction work, coordinating engineering, project controls, quality, materials, subcontractors, and craft production to meet project schedules and contract requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 1–2 years of construction experience.
• Understanding of the design and engineering of large-scale construction projects across engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of construction activities, including MEP, materials, equipment, and the cost and time requirements of construction tasks.
• Technical engineering and computing knowledge.
• Knowledge of codes applicable to infrastructure construction.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, and document control systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on all phases of an EPC project with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Understand technical drawings and specifications for industrial construction; 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 and process plant systems.
• Understand detailed project schedules, including predecessors and successors for activities.
• Understand quality requirements and industry standards for construction crafts and perform required QA/QC duties in accordance with the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook.
• Communicate effectively in writing and speech, 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 designs and interpret drawings, specifications, and other technical documents for subcontractors.
• Support the Project Controls Manager with cost, scheduling, and estimating or re-estimating responsibilities.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation, including QA/QC reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.
• Fulfill requirements identified in the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook and adhere to the Lemartec Employee Handbook, Human Resources Policies, Safety Manual, and OSHA safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choices and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight management drug discount.
• Discounted national gym membership network.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Military leave, including benefits continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level