Civil/Structural Field Engineer - HVDC - California

Date: Sep 3, 2024

Location:

CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 104907

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : Yes

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Responsible for providing subcontractors/craft with information and direction, as outlined within contract specifications, to allow the HVDC Converter construction project work to proceed as scheduled. Has authority to interpret technical requirements and provides solutions in conjunction. This is a field role based in Adelanto, California.

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. #LI-KC1 #fieldengineer #hvdc

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical direction/interpretation of design drawings and specification requirements as well as general guidance to subcontractors on overall design

• May sign off on field designs or re-designs performed in the field

• Reviews, maintains records, and responds to Contractor Information Requests (CIR)s

• Administers assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with contract documents

• Monitors construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule

• Prepares and issues extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs) with the approval of the Project Field Manager

• Coordinates with Field Subcontract Administrator as needed

• Maintains a daily log for site record purposes

• Directs and/or performs quantity take-offs as required to support construction planning and invoice approval

• Reviews all subcontractor progress payment requests for acceptance

• Monitors technical service representative (supplier) daily logs and reviews/approves their timesheets

• Compiles and maintains Conformed to Construction Records drawing and list markups as assigned, or directs field engineering staff in this regard

• Establishes site document control activities for design documents

• Assists Field Quality Assurance Manager in performing inspections and verification of tests

• May provide supervision, training, development and performance management of direct reports

• Adheres to safety and quality standards as appropriate for level of duties and accountabilities

• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

• List supervised positions and count

• Maintains daily report log in Procore Software.

• Performs all quality inspections in the field through Procore Software.

• Performs safety audits through DoneSafe software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cost control, scheduling, engineering drawings and other documents

• HVDC Converter construction experience

• Advanced Ability to set-up and perform project controls functions on smaller, less complex projects

• Basic Ability to do material takeoffs and field estimates

• Advanced Communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years construction management experience in similar facility construction. PE required or degree + 4 years design experience and 6+ years construction experience.; Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either an ABET accredited program. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.

• See and hear naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• May require work above 5 feet in height.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:

• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions

• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.

• Typical office environment.

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

006

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