Field Engineer - Utilities

Company: NV5
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.



As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.



The Field Engineer will perform engineering duties needed to check for and help to resolve conflicts in improvement plans. Qualified engineers will have at least five years of experience in field engineering or other field-related utility work, and at least one year of experience locating underground utilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Performs improvement plan check and facility/asset map as-built review, including grading, demolition, landscaping, structural water, sewer, storm drain, street alignment, resurfacing, utility, and shoring.
* Interpretation of utility (sewer, water, storm drain, communications, gas, electric) facility maps.
* Performs field assessments to determine conflicts or potential conflicts with public and private utilities of gas and electric facilities and improvements, which include locating above- and below-ground utilities/facilities and staking/potholing proposed alignments, and scaling in field findings on to paper and/or paperless methods.
* Identifies and marks out gas and electric facilities on improvement plan sets and produce conflict check summary reports based on plan review and field findings.
* Maintains project records, packages according to contract requirements, and facilitates turnover to client s representative.
* Identifies realignment/redesign options for conflict resolutions to benefit client and larger project whenever possible.
* Produces potholing and other exhibits as needed.
* Coordinates and schedules field technicians, surveyors, and sub consultants.
* Field check proposed designs for accuracy and/or field for proposed route.
* Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
* Provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work.
* Interface with on-site construction crews as required ensuring safety is maintained, quality of construction, adherence to overall project schedule, and tracking productivity goals.
* In depth understanding and experience with utility plans.
* Participates in, and performs safety audits; in addition to ensuring housekeeping, storage, and work practices are adhered to. Maintains all necessary records.
* Supports the project manager in achieving financial results.
* This positions requires field work that may include frequent walking and carrying of equipment.
* Must be able to visually interpret complex drawings.
* Additional duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:
* Valid CA driver s license.
* 5+ years of experience in Field Engineering in field-related utility work. Gas and Electric utilities desirable.
* Additional construction experience may be substituted for education.
* Construction plan interpretation and utility construction experience desired.
* At least one year of experience in locating subsurface utilities and facilities
* Strong skills in MS Office, Bluebeam, and relevant cloud-based software
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.

Desired Qualifications:
* Bachelor s degree in engineering.
* Experience in gas or electric infrastructure.
* Construction management experience.
* Experience with design software such as CAD and Micro station.



NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.



NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.



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