Civil Field Engineer

Benefits Offering

Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW  (These benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period.) 
As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 – IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:
•    Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
•    IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
•    NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
•    Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
•    Educational and Cultural Fund
•    Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
•    Social Security Payback
•    Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Compensation

$104000 - $139000 / year

Position Summary

Performs field tasks including monitoring projects, filing reports, confirming manpower, equipment, subcontractor counts, lengths, and quantities completed.  Assists the project manager with coordinating, planning, and scheduling functions for field construction activities. Writes RFI’s and obtains and manages submittals including uploading/downloading functions applicable to construction management software.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in planning projects 

Directs or participates in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction 

Interprets design drawings, electrical drawings, specifications, and codes and provides technical support during installations 

Provides technical support to contractors and reviews documents submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with specifications, schedules, and company standards 

Reviews subcontracts and drawings before issuance to subcontractors and filing 

Assists in interpreting Interprets and resolving questions regarding designs, codes, and specifications 

Assists in the preparation of field design changes and updates drawings for field use as required by field conditions and regulations 

Monitors project schedules and provides input for problem resolution and schedule revisions 

Provides field verification of materials; investigates and/or tests specific construction materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards 

Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards 

Monitors subcontract activities to ensure materials, equipment and workmanship comply with design plans and specifications 

Inspects completed projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations 

Assists the scheduler as needed by gathering, preparing, and forecasting manpower, schedule, and cost data. 

Ensures that procurement provides timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet the construction schedule 

Maintains blueprints and field books 

Prepares daily construction reports 

Prepares field purchase requisitions, and procures construction material 

Prepares final records for the projects. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

A minimum of 1 year of construction industry engineering experience 

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered) 

Knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and surveying instruments 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions 

Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues 

Ability to inspect materials and structures and to identify defects 

Thorough knowledge of current industry quality standards 

Ability to collect data, establish facts, define problems, and provide solutions 

Experience with procurement processes, budgets and cost control methods 

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Works outdoors at construction sites and indoors 

Likely works off-hours and weekends to match construction schedules. 

Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction 

Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard 

May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather 

May be exposed to loud noise. 

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