Senior Field Engineer

This position offers the opportunity to work on projects throughout the Southeast and requires a high level of travel. The current assignment is located in Charleston, South Carolina; however, candidates should be willing and able to travel to other project locations as business needs arise.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Work to ensure construction progresses as scheduled and adheres to contract specifications Supervises Field Engineers’ layout/surveying
• Construction staking for vertical and horizontal construction
• Grade control
• Machine control project installation
• Provides quality control of project specifications pertaining to:
• machine control
• engineering accuracy
• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives
• Assigns and monitors work, and conducts evaluations of field engineers/technicians
• Instructs and trains field engineers/technicians in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Prepares 3D surface models appropriate for use with machine control applications.
• Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, computer, graphics
• and coordinate geometry software
• Analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy
• Prepares and/or approves finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports
• Maintains field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems
• Responsible for all modeling of layout information
• Responsible for all engineering equipment and ordering
• Adheres to the engineering budget within each job

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with supervision and quality control of survey crews, field engineers across multiple concurrent projects
• Professional surveying license required.
• Proficient with computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Topcon 3D-Office.
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military base access
• Physical presence required on site. Heavy travel required
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Broad understanding of construction practices and safety standards
• Ability to spot constructability issues beforehand and solve complex problems
• Leadership skills to manage and support staff for multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Ability to travel, TWIC and OSHA 30

*Employees traveling will receive per diem with rates set per location.