Traveling Senior Field Engineer (Mission Critical)

Shimmick • Cincinnati, OH

15h • $122,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Shimmick is hiring a Traveling Senior Field Engineer to support Project Monarch, a mission-critical data center campus development in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The role supports complex field operations and works with project leadership to help deliver critical electrical infrastructure, including underground electrical duct banks, grounding and bonding systems, medium-voltage infrastructure, power cabling, electrical equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.

The position applies standard engineering techniques and professional judgment to construction work, inspects installed commodities for conformance with specifications and design, and supports field reporting, coordination, safety, quality, and issue resolution. It is a traveling position based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, plus at least 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered a position.
• The position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience supporting heavy civil, industrial, mechanical, electrical, mission-critical, or other large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet engineering and construction specifications.
• Use sound professional judgment when making decisions about work details.
• Independently perform walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities to confirm conformance with specifications and design.
• Perform quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.
• Provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors as needed.
• Support daily field operations on construction sites, including excavation, structural concrete, grading, and utility installation.
• Help interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work plans for field crews.
• Perform quantity take-offs and help track on-site material usage and equipment needs.
• Monitor work for compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with survey teams on layout, elevations, and as-built data collection.
• Prepare daily field reports, photo documentation, and work logs to support project tracking and billing.
• Help resolve field issues in coordination with superintendents, subcontractors, and design engineers.
• Participate in job site safety meetings and audits, and ensure PPE and safety protocols are followed.
• Support preparation and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and minor field change requests.
• Use construction software and tools to report progress and support communication between field and office teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Options to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, legal protection, and identity theft protection.
• $3,300 per month living allowance, if eligible.
• 10% project completion bonus.

What This Job Offers

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