Field Engineer Underground Construction Tunneling

Overview

Position Summary

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of structures and underground systems.

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Plan and design structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management.
• Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Using mathematics and scientific rules / methods to solve problems.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to work well in a non-structured environment.
• Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, database management, AutoCAD

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or manipulate controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
  
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and construction equipment; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock where employee must utilize the proper personal protective equipment and / or other safeguards for their protection.
  
  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Traylor Bros., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading heavy civil contractors. Founded in 1946, Traylor Bros. has gained success by taking on — and succeeding with — extremely challenging projects. Our combination of honesty, courage, and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the team. We have a staff of highly-competent and dedicated professionals employing some of the most innovative construction techniques in the industry to build landmark bridges, tunnels, and marine structures.

• Competitive pay
• Relocation Assistance
• Optimal health, vision and dental care insurance programs with low premiums
• Company bonus programs
• Vacation
• Personal development opportunities (training, mentorship, etc.)
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family-like company culture
• Opportunities to participate in local and world-wide charitable events

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering-related field :
  Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Underground Tunneling and Construction Engineering
• 0-5 years experience (Field / Office Engineer or Engineer Intern)
• Previous underground construction experience preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.