Job Information
Weeks Marine Field Engineer - Marine Infrastructure (Entry - Level) in Houston, Texas
Requisition ID: 173934
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction
Department: Field Operations
Market: Marine
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field Engineer , you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Weeks Marine attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-minded construction professionals to get it done right. We look to hire you to join the Kiewit family for a career. This is not just a job, single project, or steppingstone.
District Overview
Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Location
This position could be based in various: NJ, NY, CT, LA, VA & TX.
Initial assignment discussed at time of offer.
One of the many things that makes Weeks Marine's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs
Responsibilities
Field Operations
Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft
Prepare work plans and work packages
Order and schedule material deliveries
Assist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA's
Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety trainings
Supervise field operations
Office Engineering
Perform takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
Assist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project Manager
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
Estimating
Review and analyze data relative to projects, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
Complete plans and specification reviews for projects while assessing risk areas
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents
Qualifications
Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree
Marine Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity and taking initiative
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Strong time management ability and attention to detail
Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from work
Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I
Working Conditions
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $77,500.00 - $93,340.00
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Weeks
