Traveling Field Engineer (Mission Critical)

Shimmick • Cincinnati, OH

15h • $116,000 - $147,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must 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 3 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 basic engineering and construction specifications.
• Use sound professional judgment when carrying out work.
• Independently perform walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities for conformance with specifications and design.
• Perform quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.
• May provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors.
• Support daily field operations on heavy civil construction sites, including excavation, structural concrete, grading, and utility installation.
• Assist field crews with interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and work plans.
• 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 for 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 help ensure PPE and safety protocols are followed.
• Support preparation and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and minor change requests from the field.
• 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 (EAP).
• Voluntary pet insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, legal protection, and identity theft protection.
• $3,300 monthly living allowance, if eligible.
• 10% project completion bonus.

What This Job Offers

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