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 (project management, field operations, estimating).
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 active participation in the TLS Injury Prevention and Safety Program, safety meetings, and training sessions. Proactively identifies and communicates safety improvements and hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, supports implementation of corrective actions, and promotes a safe, healthy work environment in compliance with company safety standards.
• Completes assigned project responsibilities accurately, on time, and in accordance with customer expectations. Supports Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators by coordinating assigned project activities, identifying and communicating project issues, assisting in resolving field challenges, and ensuring assigned work complies with company and project policies, procedures, schedules, quality standards, and contract requirements. Assists in monitoring field productivity and work performance and communicates opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinates assigned project resources by verifying labor, equipment, and material requirements for accuracy, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, ordering and scheduling materials, and preparing GPS models and other project support documents necessary for field operations.
• Assists Estimators in performing material takeoffs by gathering, calculating, and compiling data used in bid proposal estimates. Researches historical project information, prepares summary reports, and maintains estimating documentation to support future estimating efforts.
• Assists in preparing project estimates by reviewing proposal specifications, construction drawings, and project requirements to determine project scope. Compiles project information, quantity takeoffs, and historical cost data to support unit cost and labor hour estimates for review by project management.
• Travels to project sites, as required, to support project planning, field engineering activities, construction coordination, project documentation, and successful project execution.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers, utility representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and field personnel, serving as a liaison to support project objectives and operational success. Communicates company and project policies, procedures, and standards while maintaining a professional representation of Teichert Line Services.
• Maintains assigned project documentation and administrative records, including project logs, reports, estimates, RFIs, submittals, contracts, permits, price quotations, purchase orders, work orders, invoices, traffic control plans, quantity takeoffs, and other project documentation necessary to support successful project execution.
• Performs assigned field engineering responsibilities including marking and calling in USA tickets; participating in pre-job site walks with Construction Managers to verify project scope, property limits, and field conditions; documenting projects through pre- and post-construction photographs; coordinating property owner notifications; preparing restoration sketches; obtaining permits for meter relocations; supporting redline and as-built documentation; coordinating material needs with PG&E Field Engineers and suppliers; identifying and documenting potential out-of-scope work; collecting GPS coordinates; maintaining field weld logs; and reviewing field conditions for consistency with project plans and specifications.
• Reviews construction drawings, specifications, permits, and project documents to support field operations. Identifies discrepancies between project documents and field conditions, communicates findings to project leadership, and assists in developing practical solutions to support successful project execution.
• Takes ownership of personal and professional development, by actively contributing to Engineering Services, Field Operations, Project Management, and Estimating functions while gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the business. Demonstrates initiative and progressively develops the skills necessary for advancement within Engineering Services, Field Operations, Project Management, or Estimating.

Relationships, Qualifications and Requirements, & Competencies
Key Relationships
Reports to:

• Project Manager

Direct reports:

• None

External clients:

• Utility customers, 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, Project Accountant, and Dispatch

Role Qualifications & Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Administration (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 Driver's 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 company's 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.

Accountabilities

Category Key Performance Indicators Estimating Field Financial Work Bid Volume Gross Profit Procurement (Current / Forecasting) Customers Customer Satisfaction: External (Bid Process, Billings/Change Orders, Communications) Customer Satisfaction: External (Meeting Schedules, Billings/Change Orders, Communications, Job Close Out) Customer Satisfaction: Internal Internal Processes Actual vs. Budgeted Costs Subcontractor Performance Timely Job Set Up Equipment Utilization Approved Plan Change Orders Accuracy and Timeliness of Take-offs Accuracy and Timeliness of Take-offs Safety (OSHA Recordables, Lost Time, Teichert Line Services Liability, Carrier Liability) People & Development Safety Training Attendance Development of Skills & Experience Across Multiple Disciplines Completion of Self Assessment and Personal Training and Development Plan


BASE SALARY RANGE:
$73,500- $77,500
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 (View email address on click.appcast.io) 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 Teichert's 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 Teichert's 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 Teichert's 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.