Field Engineer (Engineer in Training / Professional Engineer) - SAM, LLC

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

The Field Engineer reports to the Project Engineer or the Project Manager and serves as primary point of contract for construction contractor and client field representatives managing contract administration and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) operations of highway and/or bridge construction projects per DOT contract documents, procedures, specifications and manuals.  The Field Engineer provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and payment and provides oversight and review of SiteManager activities to ensure compliance with contract. This role requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors.

• Review, and interpret plans, specifications, and other construction documents for clarity, completeness, construction sequence and constructability
• Foster continuous coordination between all stakeholders
• Assist the CEI Project Manager in organizing and conducting the pre-construction meetings
• Coordinate with Project Manager to monitor CEI budget. Take corrective action as required to manage both staffing and schedule
• Monitor and track construction activities and progress
• Track construction, including material on hand. Review daily work reports of Inspection Staff for thoroughness and accuracy
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding contractor’s request for payment
• With concurrence of the project manager, administer the change order process; review requests for schedule or cost adjustment and negotiate changes to the contract; prepare change order documents for approval
• Plan, schedule and coordinate construction inspection activities and material testing operations
• Meet with contractor's supervisors or other project leaders on assigned project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling, or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures to verify compliance with the approved plans, specifications and shop/working drawings
• Provide guidance and direction as needed to the on-site CEI project staff
• Oversee project document control operations to ensure the compliance with the contractual document requirements and TxDOT procedures
• Support Project Manager during the project close out phase
• Maintain effective client relationships and leverage project experience to win work
• Assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, SOQs and presentations, ensuring the highest quality of information and documentation output
• Review implementation of established procedures and implement preventive and corrective actions

• An Engineer in Training, a licensed Professional Engineer, or the ability to be licensed in Texas within 6 months from the employment date is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to construction engineering / construction management for transportation projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering program
• Thorough knowledge of Client / DOT specifications and standards is required
• Experience with SiteManager, Primavera or other scheduling software preferred
• Proficient in MS Word / Excel / Outlook and project scheduling tools
• Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients
• Possess an extensive understanding of construction standards and practices
• Skill in construction document handling and administration
• Skill in organizing and managing cost estimating, bidding, and scheduling procedures
• Skill in documenting and assessing field conditions, RFIs and change orders
• Able to create and aggressively manage construction schedules
• Able to manage sub-contractors and manpower and delegate tasks to complete goals, objectives and schedules
• Skilled in client relations and customer service
• Basic understanding of fundamental cost accounting practices
• Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours

• Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us
• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.  SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.