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Field Engineer -Water/wastewater

Wharton-Smith
Kentwood, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Field Engineer to work in the Water/Wastewater Division in the Baton Rouge, LA area and work on a current project in Jackson, MS. The successful candidate will be responsible for successful completion of field tasks as assigned by the Project Superintendent and Craft Foreman.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist Foreman with structure layout
  • Field purchase orders
  • Engineering duties as assigned for assistance in planning construction.
  • Maintain and update project logs and schedules.
  • Identify need for Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Prepare, review and process shop drawings.
  • Maintain as-built drawings.
  • Collect and assemble O&M material.
  • Perform subcontract scope analysis.
  • Assist with purchasing and expediting.
  • Document distribution.
  • Meeting minutes and distribution.
  • Scheduling.
Requirements:
  • Surveying/layout, technical writing
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Sick Leave

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