Field Engineer - Temp - MWH

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking a Field Engineer to support $50M+ critical water treatment plant (WTP) construction projects in the Greater Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Selected individuals will provide technical and field support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

This is an on-call/temporary position, reporting directly to the Project Executive.

Essential Functions

• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Assist with construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing field and quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable work plans, permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work completed, material requirement calculations, etc., to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketching’s to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors to plan and coordinate work in the field to ensure ongoing activities do not interfere with plant operations and/or impact plant functionality.
• Work plant operations and maintenance staff to coordinate work in the field to ensure ongoing activities do not interfere with plant operations and/or impact plant functionality.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Provide in the field support to supervision and craft labor to facilitate the planned and safe execution of construction activities and lead selected activities as required or directed
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors initiate RFI’s and follow through to resolution.
• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Review incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, review and process subcontractor’s pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFI’s and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Assist with review and analyze contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Management or Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field; an equivalent combination of time served construction experience, skills and training may also be considered as an equitable qualification.
• 0-5 years of construction, design and/or field support experience/knowledge.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to manage interfaces and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as CMiC, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.
• Civil/structural/earthworks experience on large heavy civil construction or process projects, i.e. power, gas, petrochem or mining process.
• Onsite experience with a self-performing contractor, demonstrating successful performance on projects greater than $10M.

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

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