Field Engineer- Marine Construction-NY, NJ, CT

Field Engineer – Weeks Marine Construction (NY, NJ, CT)

Location:

Various locations within the Northeast. Field engineer may travel and relocate as needed.

Requisition

Job Level: Mid Level

Department:
Field Operations

Market:
Marine

Employment Type:
Full Time

As a Field Engineer, you will lead the execution of engineering tasks on project sites, ensuring health and safety, quality of workmanship, and timely completion according to contract requirements. You will assist in contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and reporting, and advise Project Management on contractual, legal, and project issues.

• 1–3+ years of construction field experience
• Experience leading engineers and in engineering operations
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety, ethics, and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization, time‑management, and attention to detail
• Highly motivated and proactive with initiative
• Team player capable of working independently to meet deadlines and objectives

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations, measuring and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support, including elevation, control points, and compilation of as‑built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions, including daily reports, photographs, RFIs, and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participating in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as‑built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours; work overtime and weekends as required
• FIELD ROLES ONLY – May work at various locations and varying conditions may apply

Base Compensation: $66,000–$77,000 per year (actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents; voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability; retirement plans with matching; generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.