FIELD ENGINEER – MARINE & HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

(Tampa - Onsite - Travel required)

ABOUT ORION

Orion is a leading specialty construction company providing innovative solutions for the marine, heavy civil, and infrastructure markets. Our teams perform complex, self-perform construction projects supporting ports, marine terminals, bridges, waterfront infrastructure, coastal facilities, and other critical infrastructure throughout the United States and select international markets.

 

At Orion, our guiding beliefs and core values are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, with each built upon the foundation of Integrity. We are committed to developing the next generation of construction professionals by providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Engineer is an entry-level construction position responsible for providing field engineering and project support to Orion's marine and heavy civil construction operations.

 

Working directly on active construction projects, the Field Engineer assists with the inspection and measurement of project materials, surveying and layout activities, quantity calculations, project documentation, procurement coordination, and work-control requirements necessary to ensure the accurate installation of materials by field crews.

 

The Field Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Project Superintendents, Project Engineers, Safety Representatives, Foremen, and skilled craft professionals to support the safe, efficient, and successful completion of projects.

 

This position provides an excellent opportunity for recent Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related graduates who want to build a career in marine and heavy civil construction while gaining hands-on experience with a self-performing contractor.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Project Management Team and jobsite crews to support the successful completion of ongoing and new construction projects.

• Assists with field engineering, construction layout, surveying, project controls, documentation, and coordination of construction activities.

• Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine and heavy civil construction projects when assigned to an office.

• Assists with estimating project costs, including materials, services, labor, equipment, and other associated costs.

• Performs drafting, charting, quantity calculations, and similar graphical or technical work.

• Works with Project Managers and Project Engineers to coordinate procurement of materials required at the jobsite.

• Inventories, checks, examines, and measures materials received to verify appropriate quality and quantity.

• Reads and interprets construction drawings, project plans, specifications, and related technical documents.

• Establishes work-control lines and elevations required for accurate measurement and installation of construction materials, including concrete forms, anchor bolts, piping, hangers, supports, and related components.

• Verifies as-built conditions utilizing appropriate surveying techniques.

• Performs topographic and cross-section surveys as required for project planning, construction activities, and payment quantities.

• Performs quantity calculations and maintains supporting documentation as required.

• Coordinates surveying activities with assigned engineers and project leadership to meet construction requirements.

• Supports project scheduling, cost control, progress tracking, and project documentation.

• Works closely with field crews to gain a practical understanding of self-perform construction operations, means and methods, equipment, and project execution.

• Ensures project team members and work crews perform their responsibilities safely and understand applicable safe-work practices and policies.

• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives designed to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of Company programs.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others encountered in the workplace.