Field Engineer- Progressive Design Build

Job Description

Field Engineer – Fife, WA

SR 167 Completion Project | Progressive Design-Build

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is a family-owned heavy-highway construction company headquartered in the Seattle area. With top-tier benefits, challenging projects, and ample opportunities for career growth, Scarsella is a great place to build a career in heavy civil construction.

Scarsella is currently seeking a Field Engineer to join our team in Fife, Washington, supporting an exciting progressive design-build project completing the final phase of SR 167. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced field leaders, project management, and design professionals on a complex, high-profile transportation project.

The Field Engineer will play an important role in connecting design and construction activities, supporting field operations, tracking quantities and production, coordinating subcontractors and materials, and helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist field supervision and project management with the day-to-day planning and execution of construction activities.
• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, design packages, and contract documents to support field crews and craft supervision.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and construction teams to identify and resolve field issues in a progressive design-build environment.
• Prepare, review, track, and manage submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and other project documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans, work packages, and construction sequencing.
• Perform quantity calculations and track installed and completed work for production, cost, and payment purposes.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Assist with field surveying and layout support, including elevations, control points, measurements, and compilation of as-built information.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting as needed to support field operations.
• Document field conditions, construction progress, and completed work through daily reports, photographs, measurements, and other project records.
• Assist with maintaining accurate as-built drawings and project records throughout construction.
• Order materials and coordinate deliveries to support field schedules and construction activities.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
• Provide field support and assist with coordination and oversight of subcontractor operations.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and verifying daily labor, equipment, and production information.
• Assist project management with gathering and preparing information for owners, designers, subcontractors, vendors, governmental agencies, and internal project teams.
• Assist with preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts, minor solicitations, and purchasing activities as requested.
• Assist with project schedule maintenance, short-term planning, and schedule updates.
• Assist with entering and tracking project cost information and participate in reviewing cost and production reports with project management.
• Assist with identifying changed conditions, documenting extra work, and preparing information for potential change orders.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, safety meetings, and required safety training.
• Promote Scarsella's commitment to performing work safely and ensuring that everyone goes home safely each day.
• Perform other project engineering and field support duties as needed to successfully deliver the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Previous construction, engineering, or heavy civil internship or field experience preferred; 2+ years of construction experience is a plus but not required for the right candidate.
• Experience with roadway, transportation, earthwork, utilities, structures, or other heavy civil construction is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, design documents, and construction contracts.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, constructability concerns, and potential field conflicts and communicate them effectively to the project team.
• Comfortable working in both field and office environments and regularly visiting active construction areas.
• Ability to freely access all areas of an active construction site in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Highly motivated and willing to take initiative and learn.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to help the project team succeed.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with field crews, supervisors, engineers, designers, subcontractors, owners, and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with construction management, scheduling, estimating, or CAD software is a plus.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Field Engineer

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Location: Fife, Washington
Project: SR 167 Completion Project – Progressive Design-Build
Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, on site. Typical hours may be 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, or as required by project operations.

Salary

Compensation will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

• Field Engineer 1: $70,000-$84,999
• Field Engineer 2: $85,000-$109,999
• Field Engineer 3: $110,000-$130,000

BENEFITS

Health Insurance: Employer pays 100% of the employee's cost of health insurance. Aetna insurance policy and Employee Assistance Program.

401(k): Employer-sponsored 401(k) program. Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of employee salary after 90 days, plus an additional 1.5% employer match after one year.

PTO: May accrue up to 120 hours per year.

Holidays: Seven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All or any portion of this job description is subject to elimination, modification, or addition at any time at the discretion of the company.

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Scarsella Bros. xhyhwjd , Inc. is also an Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in our employment selection process.