Field Engineer-PA

Independence Excavating, a leading excavating / sitework construction contractor, seeks to fill the position of a Field Engineer. This positions primary responsibility is to assist the Foreman and Superintendent to perform the following duties on projects in Western Pennsylvania with a focus on the Pittsburgh Region.   Some travel may be required.  Duties include managing crews and subs, scheduling, materials and profitability while maintaining a strong company reputation. 

Specific responsibilities include:


-Read, understand and interpret drawings and specifications.

-Review and understand detailed list of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders along with contacts with Project Manager prior to the start of the job.

-Coordinate construction activities with local officials (engineering, service dept, fire, police, zoning, etc.) to keep Independence in good standing with the local government and residents.

-Communicate with Support Manager for all small tool requirements as timely and efficiently as possible.  Do not order/purchase tools without consulting support manager.

-Coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries. Release all pre-purchased materials.  Review all shipping inventory before signing packing slip. 

-Maintain all trucking procedures.

-Timely and complete submission of time, receipts, and extra work forms.

-Work with and manage crews or individual items of work

-Utilize all company resources to their most efficient, practical use.  Notify Dispatcher when equipment/resources are available.  Consider Independence Excavating resources from a ‘company’ not just project perspective.

-Work with Equipment Manager to communicate the most effective equipment applications, maintenance schedules and procedures.

-Perform all necessary paperwork

-Keep field offices organized and efficient

-Audit and maintain current / updated project documents

-Aid in delivering as-built documents to the owner at closeout

-Aid in quality control

-Responsible for general and specific safety practices, following company safety manual procedures, and cooperating with our safety representative in a positive pro-active manner.

-Maintain positive company image in appearance, conduct, and communication.

-Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Requirement

-1-2 years previous related experience is required.

-Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned.

-Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government offices.

-Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors, owners and general contractors.

-Must be able to have detailed involvement with multiple projects

-Must be able to work as a team member, and possess a “whatever it takes” attitude

-Must communicate bigger issues to IX upper management in a timely manner.

-Must be competent to performing complete and accurate project take offs

-Strong project computer systems experience required

-Must attend scheduled training seminars.

-Must train subordinates when necessary.

-Basic understanding of project metrics

-Subcontractor/supplier costs must be monitored.

-Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors, owners and general contractors.

Equipment Used

·         Excel, Word, Primavera Systems, Outlook

·         HCSS HeavyJob and HeavyBid

·         It is a Field Engineers responsibility to maintain equipment and tools issued.

·         Communication Devices:  Smart Phone

Working Conditions

·         Position functions in the field (100%), in all types of weather conditions.

·         Field Engineers are expected to work all necessary overtime.  Salaried Field Engineers are based on 50/Hrs. per week average.

Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.  Interested candidates should submit their resume along with salary history and requirements to

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package . Interested candidates should submit/fax their resume along with salary history and requirements to our Human Resources Department.

Contact Human Resources for more information.