Field Engineer - Tennessee State University
Field Engineer - Tennessee State University
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Job Description
Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:
- Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
- Substance Abuse Screening
- Physical Exam (if applicable)
- Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)
About Hensel Phelps:
Founded in 1937 Hensel Phelps specializes in building development construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government commercial transportation critical facilities healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employeeowned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership Integrity Builder Diversity and CommunityHensel Phelps brings our clients visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.
Position Description:
The field engineer (FE) works directly for the superintendent as his/her primary responsibility. The position is normally used as an entrylevel position preparatory to becoming an office engineer or project engineer. The primary purpose of the position is to train Hensel Phelps management staff how to build projects in the field and aid the superintendent in frontline field management. It is considered primarily a training position but requires a considerable amount of work responsibility persistence problemsolving ability and good attitude because the FE is responsible for the majority of the layout on a project as well as lift drawings safety and quality control responsibilities. Although the majority of a field engineers time will be spent in the field there are some duties which will require work in the field office.
Position Qualifications:
- A 4 year degree in civil or structural engineering architecture or construction management.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Strong communication skills.
- Computer software Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excelbased templates Prolog Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Past internships in the construction industry.
Essential Duties:
- Layout (surveying) work.
- Assist in gathering quantities of work in place and reporting same for the weekly and monthly Cost Control reports; on small projects the FE may also do the timekeeping.
- Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction including all embedded items before placement of concrete.
- Assist with quality control safety program and coordination of subcontractors as delegated by the project superintendent.
- Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status. Additionally verify materials delivered to the job for quantity quality and condition and check for missing and/or damaged items.
- Assist Foremen with interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Work closely with the project superintendent to avoid duplication of effort as well as to report individual progress and activities so they can be continually evaluated and corrected if necessary.
- Direct a small workforce (e.g. a small labor crew) to gain supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of how the VDC Scope of Work VDC Plan and VDC deliverables align to the project planning strategies related to field operations (i.e. schedule model coordination for submittals constructability review installation validation BIM to Field Layout Field Layout to BIM). Ability to review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software and collaborate with the VDC team.
Benefits:
Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance life insurance accidental death & dismemberment longterm disability 401(K) retirement plan health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii) and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance as well as optional participation in a flexible spending account for dependent care expenses (FSA). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps policies.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:
Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression domestic partner status pregnancy disability citizenship genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)
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Employment Type
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