Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000 / DOE

Organizational Introduction :

Harrison Western was founded in 1968 and has provided superior construction services to the mining, heavy civil, geotechnical and tunneling industries for over 55 years.

Additionally, Underground Infrastructure Technologies, LLC (UIT), a division of Harrison Western, is an underground utility contractor specializing in trenchless boring and tunneling technologies.

Harrison Western provides construction and design / build construction services to the mining and civil industries. Harrison Western is an American-owned and operated Heavy Civil, Tunneling and Mining Contractor in operation since 1968.

Our work takes us from coast to coast and includes mining development, heavy civil construction, tunneling and geo-construction.

True to our history, we seek those projects that challenge the conventional and encourage innovation and creativity by our teams to deliver optimal outcomes.

Whether large or small, our teams tackle projects with an intensity upon which Harrison Western has built an international reputation.

Position Summary :

We are currently looking for entry level Field Engineers to join our team. Field Engineers ensures the job stays on schedule and provides support to Operations and Project Engineers.

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus, strong communication, and ability to multitask are important in performing duties of this project / field-based role.

This position is critical to the success of Harrison Western.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supports operations / crews in the installation of work activities by assisting in the understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate utility locates in timely manner and update as needed.
• Participate in site investigations, project handoff and start-up, update, and closeout meetings as needed.
• Assist Project Manager in creating, updating, and utilizing schedule information to help determine required materials, subcontractor scheduling, staffing, and other aspects of project management.
• Help in preparing, organizing, and coordinating RFI, submittal, and invoicing documents related to assigned scope of work.
• Inventory, organize, procure, and maintain materials and tooling for work activities.
• Assist in determining pricing options for potential change orders.
• Assist Estimating department in plan take offs, spec review, cost gathering, preparation of estimates and proposals.
• Solicit new bidding opportunities, research plans for potential opportunities.
• Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus, strong communication, and ability to multitask are critical in performing duties of this project / field-based role which include but are not limited to.
• Thorough understanding of specifications, drawings, and job requirements for projects, or portions of projects assigned.
• Inventory, organize, procure, and maintain materials and tooling for work activities.
• Extensive travel and presence at different jobsites throughout the United States required.

Required Skills :

• Detail oriented sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly
• Proven positive and professional attitude
• Strong customer service and multi-tasking skills
• Current driver’s license
• Background, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screening
• Travel required
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel required. B2W, CAD, and / or MS Project experience a plus

Education :

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience.

Compensation and Benefits :

• Salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 / year DOE
• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• Vision and Dental plans
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays
• 401k with Company match that is immediately vested.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability plans.
• Company paid life insurance.

Harrison Western Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following : recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination.

Harrison Western is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR department at [email protected].