Field Engineer- West Palm Beach, FL
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,600 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Construction Management & Inspection team is seeking a Field Engineer, in the West Palm Beach area, to apply standard engineering principles and inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes. Sponsorship not available for this position. As a condition of employment, hire will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Performs routine tests on asphalt, concrete, soils and other materials
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
- Gathers and maintains record documents
- Makes field notes and computations
- Documents quantities and assists the Project Manager with payment processing
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program or a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ETAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program
- Engineer Intern (EI) Certification or ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam within 6 months
- Active driver’s license
Qualifications Preferred:
- Client requested certifications
- Construction inspection experience
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in the field and office. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Job Competencies:
- Communication
- Dependability
- Job Proficiency
- Quality Service
- Safety
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.