What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIELD ENGINEER - HEAVY/CIVIL CONSTRUCTION (ENTRY LEVEL) position at Shaft Drillers International?
Position: Field Engineer - Heavy/Civil Construction (Entry Level)
Department: Engineering
Status: Full Time (Exempt – Administrative)/At-Will
Location:
Department: Engineering
Status: Full Time (Exempt – Administrative)/At-Will
Location:
- Cottondale, AL
- Coastal Drilling East, LLC (CDE) began operations in 2002 as a simple drilling foundation contractor. Since then, the company has grown and evolved into a specialty niche geotechnical construction contractor. Today, Coastal Drilling East, LLC offers a wide range of geotechnical capabilities and prides itself on its ability to work closely with project stakeholders and engineers in resolving some of the toughest geotechnical challenges. CDE specializes in foundation work, micropiles, anchors, directional drilling, grouting, shoring and lagging, driller piers, helical piles, and dam foundation work including an array of specialty projects.
- Engineering Manager
- Support construction activities by providing support for a portion of the following: planning, organizing and implementing those management duties, project controls systems, engineering interface, subcontract and materials management, purchasing, scheduling. Responsible for portions of project administration.
- Reads and studies all project related documents (bid, design prints, submittals, etc) to gain a thorough understanding of the project scope
- Maintains project files for quick access and for future reference
- Ensure that project documentation is being prepared accurately, that consumable materials and work allocations are cost coded correctly and production quantities are being tracked and reported. Sufficient detail shall be included in the report to accurately document the work that was completed
- Maintains tracking spreadsheets for production quantities, materials, ROP, and other measurable metrics are documented for the project
- Assists the Project Manager with performing takeoffs and obtaining quotes for required subs, materials, etc. that are required throughout the project
- Attends the daily planning meetings and prepares meeting notes to document and communicate to Project Manager and Client
- Attends the weekly Onsite Progress meeting with the client and takes/distributes meeting minutes in accordance with the Project Manager's instructions
- Assist the Project team with documenting safety meetings, JSAs, etc.
- Assist in the preparation and review of resource scheduling within the three week look ahead schedule
- Assists the Project Manager with documenting and tracking of Extra Work costs, assuring out of scope work is being captured as a Change Order and that Extra work is not being performed without proper authorization
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in heavy/civil construction projects or field engineering
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere
- Ability to proficiently utilize the programs with the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, and Outlook
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations, including highly organized with attention to details
- Ability to multitask in a high paced work environment with changing priorities
- Ability to communicate effective in both verbal and written communications
- Ability to proficiently utilize AutoCAD or similar design software
- Ability to be on-site during all construction activities
- Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required by area or task being performed which may include but is not limited to: a hard hat, task specific safety glasses, a life vest, a respirator, task specific hearing protection, task specific safety shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location in which the work is being completed
- Ability to stand, stoop kneel, squat, climb, or sit for long periods of time
- Ability to sit up to and including 6 hours in a standard issue office chair
- Ability to withstand exposure to computer screens and cellular telephone screens
- Ability to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location to another on the job site
- Ability to visually see equipment operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses)
- Ability to execute repetitive movements of the feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in performance of work
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb. objects occasionally and to carry to up 50 lb. objects occasionally
- Ability to adapt to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to sometimes adverse weather conditions
- Ability to remaining calm during emergency situations and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident
- Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments and holidays as required
- Valid US state issued driver’s license preferred
- OSHA 10 certification preferred
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management or a related field of study.
- We also have summer internship opportunities available related to this role.
- Coastal Drilling East, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabilities and protected veteran status.