Clark Construction

Senior Field Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant field engineering experience
  • Strong technical expertise in construction projects
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and other layout software
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Advanced knowledge in geometry and construction calculations
  • Experience with survey equipment and calibration techniques
  • Strong communication skills and team coordination

Responsibilities

  • Lead field engineering operations for accuracy and efficiency
  • Oversee concrete tracking and placement coordination
  • Mentor young engineers and apprentices
  • Identify and resolve engineering challenges proactively
  • Assist with project planning and risk mitigation efforts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety training and compliance programs
  • Opportunities for mentor-led skill development
  • Exposure to diverse and impactful construction projects
  • Supportive team environment with emphasis on collaboration
  • Access to necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Full Job Description
As a Senior Field Engineer on the Clark Water Team, you will lead and oversee complex field engineering operations, ensuring accuracy, quality and efficiency across all project phases. You will manage technical functions, coordinate testing and equipment operations and support project execution while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Responsibilities

Project Control
  • Lead the establishment and verification of primary and secondary horizontal and vertical control (column lines, benchmarks, offsets), ensuring accuracy across all phases of construction
  • Oversee and validate concrete quantity tracking, placement coordination, and pour performance, including forecasting and variance analysis
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Field Engineers and Apprentices, ensuring adherence to best practices and project standards
  • Proactively identify and resolve field engineering challenges, coordinating with project management, subcontractors, and survey teams
  • Support project planning through advanced layout strategies, constructability reviews, and risk mitigation


Instrument Care, Maintenance, and Use
  • Able to check optical plummet
  • Visually checks instrument for evidence of damage or mis-adjustment
  • Able to check and set temperature and pressure correction in Total Station
  • Able to check and calibrate instrument collimation


Auto Level Care, Maintenance, and Use
  • Able to run and adjust three-wire level loop
  • Able to compute tangent grades
  • Able to plot cross-sections and determine earthwork
  • Is familiar with and able to read a contour map


Basic Qualifications
  • Able to make temperature corrections when chaining
  • Have a basic ability to read and understand Structural / Architectural / Shop Drawings
  • Ability to provide layout from drawings without assistance
  • Ability to coordinate between drawings and discern potential conflicts
  • Be proficient in the use of scales
  • Be able to layout footings, columns, and building lines with no assistance
  • Be able to establish vertical dimensions from given finish floor elevations
  • Be able to compute concrete quantities for daily pours, slabs, columns, etc.
  • Be able to conduct fine grading operations
  • Be able to level deck with no assistance
  • Be able to grade columns with no assistance
  • Be able to establish secondary benchmarks
  • Be able to establish secondary horizontal and vertical control, i.e. column lines, offsets
  • Be able to compute and track concrete during pour
  • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships


Mathematic Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in geometry, trigonometry, and construction-related calculations
  • Ability to independently solve complex alignment problems, including deflection angles, vertical curves, and horizontal curves
  • Expert-level understanding of rectangular and polar coordinate systems and their field applications


Computations
  • Advanced proficiency with data collection and field layout software; ability to troubleshoot and optimize workflows
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar platforms) with the ability to review, interpret, and modify drawings as needed
  • Strong understanding of survey equipment, calibration, and error analysis
  • Full mastery of all Field Engineer and Apprentice-level responsibilities, with the ability to train and develop others


The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Demands of the Job:This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site. You must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. You must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and use team-lifting techniques for anything heavier. Long periods of continual standing or walking are required, along with the ability to bend, climb, kneel, and reach. Good balance and dexterity are crucial, as you will be working safely at various heights and in tight spaces. You'll need visual acuity to operate equipment and spot hazards, and the ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.

Your Work Environment on the Site: You'll regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to the elements-be it heat, cold, rain, snow, or wind. The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Your safety is our number one priority, which is why you will be required to consistently wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

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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Founded
1906

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