Field Engineer – Newark AirTrain
Location: Newark International Airport, New Jersey
Project: Newark AirTrain
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
A leading heavy-civil contractor is seeking a Field Engineer to support construction activities on the Newark AirTrain project at Newark International Airport.
The Field Engineer will support project planning, field coordination, quality control, scheduling and documentation. The position will work closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors and self-performing construction crews.
Candidates with experience supporting structural-steel fabrication and erection are particularly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Support project management and field supervision with daily construction operations.
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Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers and self-performing crews.
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Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings and contract documents.
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Track project progress and assist with schedule updates.
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Complete quantity takeoffs and support project cost tracking.
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Prepare daily reports, production reports and other field documentation.
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Generate and manage RFIs, submittals and material-tracking logs.
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Coordinate inspections with owners, engineers, consultants and regulatory agencies.
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Support quality-control activities and ensure work complies with contract requirements.
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Verify field quantities and assist with surveying and layout activities.
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Participate in project meetings and record minutes, responsibilities and action items.
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Assist with the procurement, scheduling and delivery of materials and equipment.
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Identify potential construction issues and escalate them to project leadership.
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Promote and support all project safety requirements and company safety programs.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
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At least three years of construction experience.
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Experience working for a heavy-civil or civil-infrastructure general contractor.
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Project experience involving heavy civil, bridges, transportation, utilities or comparable infrastructure.
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Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Experience
- Structural-steel fabrication and erection.
- Knowledge of AISC standards and structural-steel construction practices.
- Bridge, transit, rail, airport, marine or tunnel construction.
- Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD or BIM platforms.
- Field surveying and construction-layout activities.
- Engineer-in-Training certification or active pursuit of a Professional Engineer license.