Field Engineer

Overview

We create great places and facilities that support our nation’s economic security – including support to our US Federal and Department of Defense assets nationwide. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, design, and construction engineering and management services that fit the needs of these unique clients. Join our team and help us keep our nation and economy strong.

Stantec has an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Field Engineer (FE) with large‑scale marine and civil works design and construction inspection expertise to provide designer‑of‑record support. This is a full‑time, 5‑day per week assignment. The role requires on‑site presence, Monday through Friday.

The opportunity is for an ongoing major military construction project located at the US Navy’s Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The first phase involves the construction of 134 large‑diameter, drilled “deep foundation” shafts in a marine environment. The FE will provide quality assurance oversight of all aspects of shaft construction and acceptance, oversee 40,000 cubic yards of precast concrete and 50,000 cubic yards of cast‑in‑place concrete, and document permanent structures including Rebar inspections and concrete quality assurance.

• Understand and interpret contract documents including design drawings and specifications, and confirm shaft construction is in conformance with the contract requirements.
• Provide field engineering services, including inspection of steel reinforcing and casing elements prior to construction; observation of all aspects of drilling operations; communication with geotechnical engineering team for rock socket inspections; and testing prior to acceptance.
• Assist during concrete placements by documenting concrete testing and providing quality assurance.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Lead Design Engineer in coordinating and supporting a diverse group of office and field engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants.
• Review and respond to contractor submittals and RFIs, monitor daily progress of contractor’s work, and assist in the evaluation of value engineering proposals or field‑initiated design changes.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in heavy marine and civil design and construction procedures and policies.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to solve problems, direct others, and work with subconsultants.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• US Citizenship required; ability to pass DBIDs and NAVSEA badge background check required.
• Drilled shaft experience.
• Precast or concrete testing experience.
• Demonstrated experience with large‑scale marine construction and its quality for achieving design service life requirements in a marine environment.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in civil or structural engineering.
• 3 to 7 years’ experience in construction or rehabilitation of large‑scale transportation, marine, or civil works infrastructure, or 10 years of construction inspection experience on similar projects is required.
• Engineer license preferred.

• Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas – Min Salary $77,300.00 – Max Salary $
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas – Min Salary $91,200.00 – Max Salary $
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – Min Salary $97,400.00 – Max Salary $

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term…