Field/Office Engineer - Power Construction

Position Overview

The Field/Office Engineer in the Midwest Region is involved with planning in preparation for Power delivery projects in the Midwest, and then assisting in the management of these projects at the construction sites.  Frequent travel is required between the central office in Lenexa, KS to the various jobs.  This position requires working in the field to assess the progress of work at the job site, assist the crews by assuring proper drawings/documentation are in hand, procure materials and verify delivery, assist in obtaining equipment and tooling, and communicate regularly with the job site teams and the central office.  

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force.  TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

This position will be based at our Horseshoe Lake Simple Cycle project in Harrah, OK, and will require relocation to the job site.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:
•    Assist in the interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
•    Assist in managing the Document Control procedure in the field 
•    Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining the percentage of completed/installed materials and work
•    Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
•    Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
•    Assure that quality inspections are being done and sign-off documentation is collected/assist in managing the quality plan
•    Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets and calculating daily costs
•    Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
•    Participate in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
•    Order and schedule material deliveries
•    Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the job site
•    Supervise field operations
•    Assist in managing subcontractors 

Office Engineering:
•    Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
•    Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operation
•    Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
•    Assist in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
•    Assist in scheduling maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
•    Assist with Document Control to ensure that only current revisions of documentation are being used
•    Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
•    Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
•    Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
•    Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
•    Prepare documentation for weekly and monthly reports to management

Estimating:
•    Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
•    Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor
•    Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

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Qualifications

•    Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent education
•    Minimum overall GPA of 2.7
•    Ability to travel and relocate as required
•    Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
•    Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
•    Strong organizational and time management skills
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
•    Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
•    Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
•    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
•    Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future