What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer position at Shimmick?
Overview
Shimmick is seeking a higly talented Field Engineer to be based out of Foster City, CA. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city.
At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.
Northwest Division
Shimmick’s Northwest Division focuses on transportation, transit, water resources, and water treatment projects in northern California, Washington, and throughout the Northwest. In 2013, the division expanded its footprint to Washington State, where Shimmick secured the $321 million E-320 South Bellevue Extension for Sound Transit. In addition, this division was awarded the APWA 2019 Public Works Project Award in the environment category for the Alameda Creek Fish Passage project in California.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Under general supervision, performs routine duties.
- Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
- Displays applications of sound professional judgment on details of work.
- Independently performs walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities to assure conformance with specifications and design.
- Performs quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.
- May provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Concrete structures, MSE Walls, Rail, Transit, Wastewater
- Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
- Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders
- Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Additional Information:
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
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