New Grad- Field Engineer

Shimmick

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Previous internship experience in engineering or construction industry preferred.
  • Proficient with spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software.
  • Basic knowledge of CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and hydrologic/hydraulic models preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and criteria.
  • Exercise judgment in developing work details and engineering alternatives.
  • Prepare engineering calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
  • Assist with field inspections and evaluate work performed.
  • Support construction administration and document deviations from plans.
  • Work under supervision of a project manager or senior team member.
  • Research project information for reporting and outreach.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage available.
  • Options to participate in an FSA or HSA.
  • Employer-paid STD, LTD, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join Shimmick's Northwest Division as a Field Engineer and play a key role in critical infrastructure projects in the NorCal area. Exact location is to be determined, but opportunities exist throughout Northern California, including San Francisco, Modesto, Santa Cruz and Sacramento

 

Responsibilities

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

    • Performing assignments that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria’s to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
    • Exercising judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
    • Preparing engineering related calculations and developing drawings and visual aids.
    • Assisting with field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used.
    • Assisting with construction administration and documentation of deficiencies and deviations from plans.
    • Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
    • Researching and compiling project information for reporting, marketing, and funding requests.
    • Creating and maintaining centralized files for project records (including digital).
    • Coordinating logistics and meetings for project managers.
    • Helping in the preparation of reports, including monthly development reports.
    • Assisting with community outreach duties as needed.
    • Attending neighborhood, community, and project meetings.
    • Undertaking tasks as may be assigned by project managers.
    • Having a clear understanding of the budget and assist in the creation of and adherence to project and development budgets.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous internship experience in engineering or construction industry
  • Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software
  • Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)
  • Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders
  • Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

 Additional Information:

  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization

The salary range for this position is between $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year depending on experience and/or education. 

 

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

 

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services

 

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