Field Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing technical, quality control, and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Managers, and Construction Managers on jobsites
• Monitoring and reporting daily production directly to the Project Manager when assigned to a project.
• Performing detailed geotechnical and structural analysis and collaborating with our engineering department to develop work.
• Reviewing and interpreting civil, structural and geotechnical construction documents.
• Collaborating with Menard clientele to develop creative solutions to mitigate challenging soil conditions.
• Communicating with clients, engineers and architects in order to move the sales process along and bring the project to contract.
• Ensuring all Company, OSHA, MSHA, and site specific safety regulations are followed/enforced.
• Performing and managing field quality control tests and production records.
• Runs small work crews (technical tasks like water testing, load testing, etc.)
• Researching and resolving drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
• Performs basic field surveys, resolves geometry issues, prepares drawings/sketches to support construction work.
• Preparing RFI's and assisting in preparation of change order documentation and claim
  analysis.
• Tracking invoices, takes care of documentation and submittals.
• Preparing geotechnical designs, cost estimates and proposals for ground support solutions based on interpretation of project documents.
• Making technical presentations to prospects and supports educational training of Menard clientele.
• Responsible for sales, estimating and project development related tasks.

• Working knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques and methods.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies.
• Familiarity with basic geotechnical design and calculation principles.
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task.

• Must be able to assess and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time on rough terrain.