Field Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Field Engineer is an entry-level field position that works with the foremen and crews on the installation of precast concrete buildings. This person is responsible for learning the overall progress of the installation of the project and reports directly to the Field Operations Manager of their respective division. The field engineer will assist in sequencing, layout, material ordering, equipment management, and any other field activities as directed by the Field Superintendent or Field Operations Manager.

Frequent travel is required for this role. Traveling to projects located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners’ needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
  
  Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

• Support the foremen, laborers & operators at the project to complete tasks
• Coordinate with foreman and dispatch daily for load times & sequence
• Troubleshoot any problems that arise & help resolve them
• Ensure product is properly aligned vertical & horizontal with survey equipment
• Read & interpret blueprints & communicate the work plan to the crew
• Write daily/weekly reports explaining progress made & problems encountered and manage the NCR process
• Assist the Field Operation Managers with conducting early jobsite visits to coordinate start date, crane & truck access, and project concerns with client
• Source necessary construction equipment & materials to complete the project
• Coordinate shipping schedules, appropriate equipment & crew size needed for the project to be completed in efficiently
• Determine the proper installation sequence based on the site & precast produced to work efficiently & effectively
• Coordinate daily job duties while always looking ahead to maximize project schedule
• Determine as needed and follow the layout, crane pick plan, and bracing procedures and job specific plan on every project
• Coordinate grout and weld inspections with GC and third-party agencies as needed for project testing requirements
• Coordinate and communicate relevant precast related activities to GC and other trades to ensure effective site wide planning
• Complete special projects as requested and performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
• OSHA 30 Hour training required (will be provided)
• Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and customers
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Ability to read and understand architectural, structural, and precast construction drawings necessary
• Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Knowledge of survey equipment
• Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office suite required

• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions…