Traveling Field Engineer; Mission Critical

Join Shimmick as a Traveling Field Engineer and play a key role in delivering a large-scale mission critical project in Point Pleasant, WV. This position offers the opportunity to support complex field operations, collaborate with project leadership, and contribute to the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.

Project Monarch is a mission-critical data center campus development in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Shimmick's scope includes construction of critical electrical infrastructure supporting the project, including underground electrical duct banks, grounding and bonding systems, medium-voltage infrastructure, power cabling, electrical equipment installation, testing, and commissioning. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a large-scale data center project supporting complex electrical and power distribution systems.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
• Displays applications of sound professional judgment on details of work.
• Independently performs walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities to assure conformance with specifications and design.
• Performs quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.
• May provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors.
• Support daily field operations on heavy civil construction sites, including excavation, structural concrete, grading, and utility installation.
• Assist with interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and work plans for field crews.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist in tracking material usage and equipment needs on site.
• Monitor work for compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with survey teams for layout, elevations, and as-built data collection.
• Prepare daily field reports, photo documentation, and work logs to support project tracking and billing.
• Assist with resolving field issues by working with superintendents, subcontractors, and design engineers.
• Participate in job site safety meetings, audits, and ensure PPE and safety protocols are being followed.
• Support preparation and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and minor change requests from the field.
• Use construction software and tools to report progress and support communication between field and office teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field plus2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting heavy civil, industrial, mechanical, electrical,…