Job description

Shimmick is seeking a higly talented Field Engineer based out of Chattanooga, TN. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

National Division

Shimmick’s National Division operates throughout the central and eastern U.S. Comprised of legacy companies, such as Morrison Knudsen, Washington Group, and others, this division has decades-long history of delivering successful transportation, transit, mining infrastructure, and water resources projects. In addition to state DOTs and transit agencies, the National Division has delivered more than $5 billion in work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, primarily in the water resources (dams, reservoirs, locks, levees) sector. The National Division is delivering Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s first build-finance project, the $260 million Gilcrease Expressway project in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
• Prepare, assemble, and disseminate contract submittals, work plans, and related documents
• Inspections and reporting for concrete pre-, during-, and post- placement; reinforcement installation; formwork installations
• Contract document and submittal interpretation / write RFI's
• Assist with rigging / lift plans, weight estimates, center of gravity calculations as required
• Estimates and quantity takeoffs
• Procurement process including preparation, quotes, and monitoring delivery
• Review and redline Contract and shop drawings
• Coordinate with survey to assist with layouts and tolerance checks
• Under general supervision, performs routine duties
• Displays applications of sound professional judgment on details of work.
• Independently performs walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities to assure conformance with specifications and design.
• Performs quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.
• This is predominantly a day shift position though candidate should be willing to work limited night shift if required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Heavy Civil construction and field experience.
• Experience in designing support structures for rebar
• Experience in form work inspections (Peri system)
• Basic engineering knowledge for answering questions involving wood, steel, and concrete design for ensuring safety and adequacy during construction.
• Experience reviewing and redlining structural details and lift drawings
• AutoCAD 3D drafting/modeling experience
• Previous USACE (US Army Corp of Engineers) experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret and pass on the requirements for concrete placing, reinforcement installation, and form work fabrication and setting.
• Ability to independently interpret contract documents, design drawings and specifications.
• Experience in scheduling, sequencing, procurement, material take offs, inventories, and cost estimates.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

_NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick._

_AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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