Field Engineer

Field Engineer

The Field Engineer will oversee and execute the project controls and management of a multiple disciplines. The main functions of the Field Engineer will include (but not limited to) responsibility for a specific area of the project such as direct support to a Craft Superintendent, quantity collection, scheduling, contract administration, project planning and scheduling, procurement, and project reporting. The Field Engineer role requires interfacing with all areas affected by the project including the client(s), engineering/design, subcontractors, distributors, vendors, and the ongoing strategic communication with project management regarding the status of the project.

Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S.. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You'll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines. We're committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Represent in a professional manner in all client interaction activities.
• Provide the client with contract required reports (weekly, monthly, schedule.)
• Understand and follow Corporate Safety Plan and site-specific safety plan.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
• Develop a process for the creation and review of work plans and work packages.
• Provide support to ensure the site quality plan is communicated and all inspections and quality documentation is being completed on time and assembled for final turn over.
• Manage the compilation, processing, and customer approval of daily labor timesheets.
• Compile and distribute weekly the Average Labor Rate to the front-line supervision.
• Train craft and staff employees how to complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA's)
• Participate in or lead jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Order, schedule material deliveries and develop procurement status report.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Prepare field issued purchase orders and subcontracts, prepare material buyout take offs from issued for construction drawings.
• Direct home office performed procurement and subcontract administration functions.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Manage all project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), submittal, transmittal, memorandums, and other contract required correspondence.
• Create and closely monitor project controls such as productivity tracking including Average labor rate, indirect scheduling, equipment schedule and log, risk, and opportunity log, etc.
• Create and maintain master project schedule.
• Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Drive the planning process through the master schedule, 6-week, 3-week, 1-week, and manpower curves.
• Administering Accounting/Job Costs/Work in Progress (WIP) Updates: Learn and Assist the Project Manager with these activities.
• Lead the budgeting process of taking the Estimate and converting it to the Standard Phase codes.
• Alert Project Manager and Home Office of trends regarding labor, material, subcontractor and equipment costs.
• Accurately manage the cost forecasting process for entire project (labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment.)
• Establish the cashflow forecast and curve to ensure positive cashflow for the project.
• Act as primary company representative in the absence of or as directed by Project Manager or Project Engineer.
• Know the provisions, terms and scope of the Prime contract.
• Develop and prepare Schedule of Values and all Invoices to customer.

SUPERVISORY: Support a crew of up to 50 people for short periods if needed. Lead 1-2 Field Engineers. Oversee and manage a portion of the field office staff, which could include engineers, office manager, document control, schedulers, procurement, warehouse, and other support personnel on the project.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related. Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience as a Field Engineer or similar role. INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations. When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors. Set a personal example of safe behavior. Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents. Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment. Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity. Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt. Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives. Willing to travel extensively and relocate to the next project location for an extended period (typically 6-12 months.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions. May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks. Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals. Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions. This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.). Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas. May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights. Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings. Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings. Keep good balance and work at heights. See well (either naturally or with correction). Hear well (either naturally or with correction.) Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS: This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

TRAVEL: Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record.

What's in it for you:

• Financial Wellbeing Competitive pay of $70,000 - $110,000 per year with ongoing performance review, project completion bonus opportunity and