Field Engineer 3 Electrical

 

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 102282 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

Responsible for: Providing subcontractors/craft with information and direction, as outlined within contract specifications, to allow work to proceed as scheduled. Has authority to interpret technical requirements and provides solutions in conjunction.

Key Responsibilities

Provides technical direction/interpretation of design drawings and specification requirements as well as general guidance to subcontractors on overall design 

May sign off on field designs or re-designs performed in the field 

Reviews, maintains records, and responds to Contractor Information Requests (CIR)s 

Administers assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with contract documents 

Monitors construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule 

Prepares and issues extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs) with the approval of the Project Field Manager 

Coordinates with Field Subcontract Administrator as needed 

Maintains a daily log for site record purposes 

Directs and/or performs quantity take-offs as required to support construction planning and invoice approval 

Reviews all subcontractor progress payment requests for acceptance 

Monitors technical service representative (supplier) daily logs and reviews/approves their timesheets 

Compiles and maintains Conformed to Construction Records drawing and list markups as assigned, or directs field engineering staff in this regard 

Establishes site document control activities for design documents 

Assists Field Quality Assurance Manager in performing inspections and verification of tests 

May provide supervision, training, development and performance management of direct reports 

Adheres to safety and quality standards as appropriate for level of duties and accountabilities  

Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements ;  

List supervised positions and count 

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of cost control, scheduling, engineering drawings and other documents  

Advanced Ability to set-up and perform project controls functions on smaller, less complex projects 

Basic Ability to do material takeoffs and field estimates 

Advanced Communication skills 

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years construction management experience in similar facility construction. PE required or degree + 4 years design experience and 6+ years construction experience.; Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either an ABET accredited program. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires wo