Field Engineer

Why Join Ballard Marine Construction

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America. You will work on amazing technical projects with like‑minded team members in a culture of true excellence. Accountability and respect are core values, and you will always go to work knowing everyone cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals.

This position will be performing engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction activities.

• Grit and Resiliency – We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems.
• Comradery and Inspirational – We are a hard‑working team of like‑minded individuals working toward a common goal.
• Driven and Competitive – We love competition and are obsessed with doing our best.
• Trustworthy and Respectful – We value honesty, authenticity, and transparency.
• Ownership and Accountability – We challenge ourselves and others to be better.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or related field.

• 1 – 3 years working as a Field Engineer in the construction industry.
• Heavy Civil/Infrastructure experience preferred.
• Proficient with wide range of software including AutoCAD, Blue Beam, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to use mathematics and scientific rules/methods to solve problems.
• Ability to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to complete a project.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, telephone, email, and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and meet established goals.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments.
• Ability to work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, contractual documents, aerial photography, and other data to plan projects.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Plan and design temporary structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Develop work plans and hazard analysis plans for crews to follow to safely execute the work.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and productivity goals.
• Provide technical advice to managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, and structural repairs.
  
  Develop and maintain resource‑loaded project schedules.
• Manage project document control.
• Manage procurement of materials and consumables, including vendor pre‑qualifications and development of RFQs.
• Acts as a Quality Control / Quality Assurance representative as required.
• Organize and manage subcontractors.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management; travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions.
• Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.).
• Will travel on land, water, and aircraft.
• Will sit and stand for several hours at a time.
• Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for various periods of time.
• Ability to relocate as needed.

• $80k - $90k (Pay commensurate on experience)

Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, paid holidays, and so much more!

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.