Field Engineer - Cornerstone Recruiting

Field Engineer
Baltimore, MD

We are searching for a Field Engineer for a commercial concrete construction company based in Baltimore, MD. This is a direct-hire position with full benefits.

Job Purpose: Plans, develops, and successfully manages assigned construction layout through to completion; assists construction design with efficiency while maintaining safety through the use of proper methods and materials

Job Duties:

• Assist the project team in establishing the sequential steps involved in all processes with the scope of the project, and adapts schedules and tasks accordingly
• Troubleshoots and resolves concerns regarding structural design with project team
• Coordination and implementation of contract documents
• Check concrete forms for proper construction and desired pitch, depth, and alignment
• Updates contract documents to include all supplemental information
• Display competency with use of field surveying instruments
• Estimates concrete quantities
• Interprets blueprints and reads survey stakes to establish correct grades, make simple calculations to determine areas and volumes
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
• Follow-up with subcontractors to ensure proper installation of their work
• Perform daily and routine maintenance of issued engineering equipment
• Attend all project meetings as required
• Make certain that all company-owned tools and equipment are being properly operated and maintained on site; report any problems to Site Superintendent
• Understand and follow lock out/tag out procedures
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MOSH/VOSH regulations for safe working procedures

Job Requirements:

• At least 4 years of field engineering experience
• Be at least legal working age due to the nature of working environment
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and "Fit for Work physical
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Be willing to travel to job sites when required
• Be willing to work nights, weekends, overtime and some holidays when necessary
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures; both hot and cold
• Must have valid identification
• Have own small tools necessary for their trade
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
• Reliable transportation

Education/Experience:

• Experience with formwork engineering methods
• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete construction site operations and maintenance
• Perform algebra and/or geometry
• Ability to work with personal computers and workstations to do word-processing, spreadsheets, and utilize appropriate engineering software; understanding of computer file management and use is essential
• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please reach out to Sarah at sowen@csrecruiting.com.