Field Engineer

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to develop well-rounded future talent with construction expertise across multi-disciplines ultimately creating professionals with experience in the full scope of construction management. Specifically this role assists and supports Field Operations and / or Estimating functions in achieving their respective goals and objectives. This role contributes to several facets of construction (pipelines project management field operations estimating). Field Engineer may be assigned a company truck for business purposes only.

Focus & Scope

Essential duties and responsibilities i.e. those which are basic necessary and an integral part of the job are indicated below :

• Assists in achieving a zero-injury culture through the support of Teicherts Injury Prevention and Safety program and active participation in safety meetings and training sessions. Proactively identifies and communicates safety improvements and hazardous / potentially hazardous conditions to maintain a safe healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
• Completes assignments and tasks on time accurately and meets customer expectations. Specifically assists Project Managers Superintendents and / or Estimators in circumventing and resolving problems and ensures adherence to and maintenance of company / project policies procedures work rules schedules and standards. May assist in monitoring work performance and productivity of crafts.
• Provides support and assists in coordinating resources for assigned projects. Specifically may : check labor equipment and materials for accuracy pertaining to the job; coordinate subcontractors and suppliers; order and schedule material for assigned jobs; and / or build GPS models on the computer for the field.
• Assists Estimators in performing material takeoffs. Specifically may gather calculate and compile data for uses in bid proposal estimates for one or more addition may develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates through researching historical data and compiling summary reports.
• Accurately prepares estimates as required. Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data in order to project unit and man hour figures.
• Substantial travel to prepare and support job sites
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers. Communicates company and project policies procedures and standards. Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
• Completes internal administrative organization responsibilities and documentation including project logs files records reports and estimates. May include diaries submittals RFIs contracts permits price quotes purchase orders work orders invoices traffic control plan design and quantity take-off materials. Assists in developing written Construction / Pipeline Program guidelines.
• Additional responsibilities including but not limited to : mark and call in USA tickets perform pre-job walks with Construction Managers to determine property lines and scope of work take pre and post job photos place door hangers / property owner coordination restoration sketches and pull permits for meter relocation. Support field crews for redline / as-built preparation materials acquisition / coordinate with PG&E field engineer determination of out-of-scope items collect GPS coordinates and compile field weld logs.
• Takes ownership of managing career professional growth and contribution to Teichert Pipelines. Works closely with engineering services field operations and / or estimating on work performance and productivity. Gains exposure and contributes to multiple areas of the company. Communicates personal and professional goals and objectives with the ultimate result of progressing from a Field Engineer into an Engineering Services Field Operations or Estimating role.

Relationships Qualifications and Requirements & Competencies

Key Relationships

Reports to :

Project Manager

Direct reports :

N / A

External clients :

Material suppliers equipment suppliers subcontractors owners developers consultants private customers public agencies state and federal regulatory agencies A / E representatives

Internal clients :

Project Managers Superintendents Foremen Estimators Estimating Manager Administrative Manager Accounting Office Assistant Cost Analysts and Dispatch

Role Qualifications & Requirements

Education :

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering (or related field) or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience

Experience & Industry Expertise :

Zero to five years experience in construction industry comparable technical training or related experience

Specific Job Requirements :

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug alcohol and background investigation

Valid Drivers License

Current on all company required safety training

Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest

Knowledge of drafting and ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to utilize computer aided systems and equipment to calculate material quantity requirements

Knowledge of project management software and / or estimating software

Working knowledge of construction equipment materials techniques and required standards applicable to discipline

Knowledge of companys Standard Operating Policies and Procedures

Substantial travel / Occasional overnight travel

Competencies

Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Communications

Organization and Management

People Development

Technology : Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Primavera HCSS-Heavy Job

Technical competence in construction

Equipment Used Physical Demands and Work Environment

Equipment Used :

Personal computer telephone pagers drafting board digitizer plan scanners and copiers plotters personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical : Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground climbing bending stooping crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons.

Work Environment : Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting low levels of noise. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise dust fumes and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours including early mornings dusk or evenings.

BASE SALARY RANGE : $ 75000 - $105000

The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role level geographic location relevant education training or experience among other factors.

Employer Disclosure Statement

The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability please inform Robert Maxey () if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Teichert Inc. and its subsidiaries (Teichert) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Teichert employees or to Teicherts resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teicherts recruiting function to submit resumes and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teicherts Human Resources Representative or his / her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 75000 - 105000