Experienced Field Engineer - Civil | Mortenson

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an Experienced Field Engineer in their Civil group with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever‑changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Field Engineer will support and complete the full cycle of field coordination issues with team members, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

This position will travel anywhere throughout the United States 100% of the time to various project locations across the United States (with regular rotations home every 3 weeks for 5 days). This person can be based anywhere in the United States.

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other Project Connect programs completely to closure
• Evaluate project design and engineering documents, managing their organization and distribution to necessary parties
  • Conduct advanced research on living arrangements for project team members

• Prepare turnover binder templates

• Compile, contact, and arrange for short‑form subcontracts with local entities at the project site
• Power, trailers, housing, local subcontractors, etc.
• Assist in drafting subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Review and utilize the Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings, etc.

• Manage the quality assurance & quality control process as delineated in the Project Quality Plan
• Manage the inventory process as materials arrive to the site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, initial inspections, follow‑up inspections, punch list final inspections
• Assist Project Manager and Project Superintendents as needed regarding material and equipment management (pickup trucks, rented/owned equipment, coordinate the equipment facility)
• Manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination drawings, shop and as‑built drawings
• Coordinate the creation of lift and formwork drawings
• Manage production logs for work put in place (self‑performed or subcontracted)
• Track Event Management incidents regarding Safety or Quality in DFW responsibilities

• Compile turnover documentation for specific DFW and transfer to customer per the project‑specific quality and TSO plan
• Assist Project Engineer and Project Manager with getting contract documents closed out with subcontractors and suppliers
• Support the final inspections and punch list process with the customer for specific DFW responsibilities
• Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect

• Participate in project safety audits and Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program
• Determine alternative work methods as needed
• Maintain schedule of timelines and follow through until completion

• Previous related internship experience a plus
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
• Current driver’s license

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or another science or mathematics‑related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial technical/field experience over multiple years.

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other…