Field Engineer

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As a premier general contractor in the heavy construction market, MLJ Contracting successfully performs major public works projects for client agencies across the New York city area and is now bringing its expertise to the New England region as part of its continued growth. Proud of our quality workmanship and engaging projects, we always maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Want to build a career that stands the test of time? Join MLJ and lay the foundation for a better future.

MLJ Contracting is seeking a Field Engineer to support the rehabilitation of the Northbound Gold Star Bridge in New London, Connecticut. This high-profile infrastructure project involves complex steel reinforcement and repairs, deck replacement, and additional structural improvements to one of the region’s most critical transportation corridors.

A Field Engineer is assigned to an active project full time. Under the direction of the Project Manager and/or Project Engineers, staff assigned as Field Engineers will perform various tasks related to the planning, engineering, and monitoring of a project. The Field Engineer will be responsible for managing schedule, quality, change orders and engineering relating to specific packages, scopes or work areas.                                                                        

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent experience).                                               

• Preparation of submittal packages to the owner/designer, and/or follow-up with subcontractors/vendors as appropriate;
• Development of work plans for specific operations;
• Monitor construction progress in terms of quantities of work performed, performance vs schedule, quality, etc.
• Assist in the procurement of materials or equipment required for the work;
• Perform any other duties as assigned. 
• Management of subcontractors, including schedule, quality, change orders and scheduling of work.

Typical Career Paths for Field Engineers would be to become more senior Project Engineers on active projects, and/or to become superintendents who manage the crews and subcontractors. 

• 0-2 year’s experience
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Auto Cad or drafting software.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and computer skills.

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