Field Engineer

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Location:

Washougal, WA. Full‑time, regular position. ‑356.

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America. We offer the chance to work on amazing technical projects with a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration. If you resonate with that environment, you might be the right fit.

This position performs engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction activities.

• Core Attributes:
  • Grit and Resiliency – dig deep to make things happen, never give up.
  • Comradery and Inspirational – a hard‑working team that celebrates wins and brings energy.
  • Driven and Competitive – love competition, learning from wins and losses.
  • Trustworthy and Respectful – honest, authentic, transparent; constructive conflict.
  • Ownership and Accountability – reflect, learn, and challenge self and others.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or related field.

• 1–3 years as a Field Engineer in the construction industry.
• Heavy Civil/Infrastructure experience preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Blue Beam, Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Use logic and reason to evaluate alternative solutions.
• Apply mathematics and scientific methods to solve problems.
• Determine required tools and equipment for projects.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, telephone, email, presentations).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; foster relationships at all levels.
• Work under pressure to meet goals; creative problem‑solving.
• Multi‑task, prioritize, work independently and in teams under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, contractual documents, aerial photography, and other data to plan projects.
• Estimate quantities and costs of materials, equipment, or labor to determine feasibility.
• Plan and design temporary structures according to standards and use design software.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors.
• Develop work and hazard analysis plans for crews.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design, safety, and productivity goals.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and repairs.
• Develop and maintain resource‑loaded project schedules.
• Manage project document control.
• Procure materials and consumables; pre‑qualify vendors and develop RFQs.
• Act as Quality Control / Quality Assurance representative as required.
• Organize and manage subcontractors.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed; travel as required for meetings, site visits, training.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Outdoor work in various temperatures and conditions.
• Wear PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.).
• Travel on land, water, and aircraft.
• Sit, stand, lift, climb, pull, push, squat for various periods.
• Ability to relocate as needed.

• $80,000–$90,000 (commensurate with experience).

Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, PTO, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, and more.

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity‑Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.