Field Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Field Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN for our Projects Group.

This position offers professional development and growth in a DOE subcontractor project office. The right candidate will be organized, flexible, able to manage confidential information, proactive, possess a strong desire to learn, eager to be part of and support the team, and have the ability and disposition to multi-task with constant interruptions.

This is a full-time position with the following job scope:

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical and heavy industrial construction.
• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; develop proposals, specifications and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre-bid investigation meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, and maintain exceptional owner relations.
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
• 2-10 years of engineering experience
• Department of Energy (DOE) project experience strongly preferred
• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Familiarity with construction software such as CAD/P6/Bluebeam

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.