Field Engineer - Construction jobs in Houma, LA

SUMMARY
This position is a part of our Project Management Team for our various jobsite locations throughout the region. Engineers provide onsite engineering and technical support, quality control, construction management assistance, land surveys, and help maintain a safe working environment. Heavy civil construction or marine construction experience is preferred. Travel may be extensive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Development of project work element plans and JSAs
• Coordinate project definable features of work with Manson superintendents, foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors
• Computer Aided Drafting for analysis of lift equipment capabilities and depiction of work method sequencing
• Critical path scheduling and 3 week look ahead scheduling
• Review designs, drawings, and engineering data prepared by Manson consultants and vendors for conformance with project plans and specifications, and identify associated conflicts
• Investigation and research for needed permanent and consumable material items, equipment, and tools
• Inspection of newly delivered permanent materials for conformance with project requirements
• Coordinate project activities with the client’s representatives and other project stakeholders
• Falsework Design
• Monitor of Manson and its subcontractors’ operations
• Daily operations and quality control reporting
• Project photographic records
• General project support
• Ensures compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May directly supervise engineering interns.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the essential duties and responsibilities noted above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering (Civil, Coastal, Ocean or Mechanical) or Construction Management, from a four-year college or university and 5 years’ experience required. Marine Construction Industry experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required; experience with scheduling, estimating and project management software - HCSS & Primavera, preferred.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position is primarily a field position, and will require travel., including visits and monitoring of construction job sites.  Employee must be able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal flotation devices, safety glasses, gloves, safety-toed shoes, respirators, etc.).  The employee is required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Must be able to navigate stairs, ladders and gangways, board, work on and disembark floating vessels and structures.  The noise level is moderate to loud.  The employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time.

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status.  Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Recruiting, 206-762-0850, and recruiting@mansonconstruction.com.

Manson Construction offers our full-time employees a comprehensive and generous benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and their families, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching and ESOP, and an annual discretionary bonus.