Project Engineer

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently looking for Field Engineers to support Civil/Structural/Earthworks components on a significant wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

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.

Slayden is a leader in the construction industry, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Slayden is built on strong values, hard work and a commitment to getting the job done right. The success of our company is best expressed through our efforts to provide a safe workplace with respected employees and a committed management team. Our approach has provided steady growth in work volume, successful career development for personnel, and an extensive list of satisfied clients for more than 30 years.

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 sketchings to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, estimates, etc.
• 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 RFIs 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 subcontractors pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFIs 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

• Bachelors degree 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.

Compensation

• Anticipated salary budgeted for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 per year depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary Benefits at a Discounted Group Rate.
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time).
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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