Clark Construction

Field Engineer

Clark Construction$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a field engineering role
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting Structural, Architectural, and Shop Drawings
  • Skilled in measurement precision and the use of scales
  • Experience with Data Collection software and basic AutoCAD knowledge
  • Solid understanding of practical mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry

Responsibilities

  • Oversee horizontal and vertical control management for projects
  • Conduct site grading and layout independently
  • Manage maintenance and calibration of Total Station and Auto Level instruments
  • Estimate concrete quantities for daily pours and track pour volumes during operations
  • Engage with clients to ensure compliance and facilitate problem-solving

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects
  • Gain hands-on experience in equipment management
  • Collaborative work environment promoting teamwork and innovation
  • Focus on personal and professional growth
  • Engagement in client-facing responsibilities to enhance communication skills
Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing critical technical functions, managing engineering projects, testing equipment, handling repairs, and conducting thorough site inspections. This role bridges the gap between technical theory and practical application, requiring you to engage directly with clients, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct feasibility studies, and solve complex problems on-site. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Surveying & Control Management

  • Horizontal Control: Establish project Horizontal Control, verify the accuracy of consultant-provided control, create working control points, and continuously maintain horizontal alignment. 

  • Vertical Control: Establish project Vertical Control, verify consultant-provided control accuracy, establish working benchmarks, and continuously maintain vertical data. 

  • Site Grading & Layout: Conduct fine grading operations, level decks, and grade columns independently. Establish secondary benchmarks, horizontal/vertical control, offsets, and column lines. 

Equipment Care & Maintenance

  • Total Station Instruments: Manage the care, maintenance, and operation of instruments. Visually inspect equipment for damage, check optical plummets, calibrate instrument collimation, and set temperature and pressure corrections. 

  • Auto Level Equipment: Handle the care and maintenance of auto levels. Execute and adjust three-wire level loops, compute tangent grades, plot cross-sections, determine earthwork requirements, and interpret contour maps. 

Calculations & Materials Management

  • Quantity Estimation: Compute concrete quantities required for daily pours, slabs, and columns. 

  • Pour Tracking: Accurately track and compute concrete volume and delivery during active pours. 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Technical & Engineering Skills

  • Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret complex Structural, Architectural, and Shop Drawings. Coordinate across multiple drawing sets to identify and resolve potential conflicts. 

  • Independent Layouts: Provide accurate layouts from drawings without supervision, including footings, columns, and building lines. Establish vertical dimensions from designated finished floor elevations. 

  • Measurement Precision: Proficient in the use of scales and able to apply temperature corrections accurately when chaining. 

  • Software Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing Data Collection software and possesses a foundational knowledge of AutoCAD. 

  • Foundational Knowledge: Complete mastery of all skills and knowledge required at the Apprentice level. 

Mathematical Proficiency

  • Strong command of practical mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry. 

  • Capable of calculating deflection angles and solving curve equations. 

  • Proficient in computing both rectangular and polar coordinates. 

Core Competencies & Cultural Alignment

  • Self-Motivated & Results-Oriented 

  • Adaptable & Resilient 

  • Accountable & Ethical 

  • Innovative & Analytical 

  • Collaborative Team Player with strong relationship-building skills

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About Clark Construction

Clark Construction is a leading construction firm that specializes in building complex projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and transportation. The company was founded in 1906 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. Clark Construction is known for its innovative approach to construction, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Clark Construction is also committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates, and has a strong focus on social responsibility.
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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1906

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