Field Engineer - Geotech - MasTec Utility Services

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Field Engineer will provide a supporting role to the Construction Manager and Project Manager. General responsibilities will include implementation of the project specific RFI’s, submittals, transmittals, quality control procedures, quality inspection. Ensure the craft workers are performing their work as described in the drawings and specifications.

• Primary responsibility will be managing field operations via the Construction Manager including safety, communications, QA/QC, resources, subcontractor, material, equipment, and schedule management.
• Safety planning will play a critical role in all planning and field operations activities.
• Work closely with Construction Manager to determine applicable equipment types, personnel skill sets, means, methods, and schedule updates.
• Perform inspections and verifications of soil conditions during drilling and foundation installation. Generate related inspection reports and associated quality documentation.
• Manage and implement a project specific quality control program including executing, tracking, and organizing records.  Ensuring that required reporting is accomplished per project specific requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate with crews and other project personnel to ensure that all required quality audits/inspections are performed and documented.
• Manage and update with material ordering, inventory, receiving, tracking, and reporting paperwork.
• Assist with subcontractor scheduling and management. Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships including identifying and mitigating potential risk and/or cost overrun exposure.
• Assist with customer communications such as POD (plan of the day) reports, RFI (request for information) submissions and material submittals and approvals.
• Assist with tool program management.
• Maintain accurate logs for schedule impacts, scope changes, communications, customer requests, etc.
• Track and accurately report weekly scope and subcontractor quantities.
• Assist with change order log tracking and updates.
• Assist with equipment tracking, call-on, and call-off forms through the Fleet.
• Assist with final job closeout, as-builts, and job binder creation and turnover.
• Will provide other duties as assigned.
• 100% Project Specific travel is required.
• Extended work hours and weekend work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to five years’ experience with field activities and quality control.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.