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T-Solutions, Inc.

Port Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher with a minimum of two years sea time as a USCG licensed merchant marine engineer. License may be active or ...

T-Solutions, Inc.

Port Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher with a minimum of two years sea time as a USCG licensed merchant marine engineer. License may be active or ...

T-Solutions, Inc.

Port Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher with a minimum of two years sea time as a USCG licensed merchant marine engineer. License may be active or ...

T-Solutions, Inc.

Port Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher with a minimum of two years sea time as a USCG licensed merchant marine engineer. License may be active or ...

Turner Construction

Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, and Interns. The Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building the overall project "on paper"

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What is the difference between Assistant Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectAssistant EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, often with some on-the-job trainingBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, professional licensure may be preferred
Work EnvironmentSupport roles in engineering projects, site supervision, or technical assistanceDesign, analysis, and development of mechanical systems, often in offices or labs
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, civil, and mechanical industriesDesign firms, manufacturing companies, R&D departments

Assistant Engineers typically perform supportive technical tasks and assist senior engineers, often with a diploma or bachelor's degree. Mechanical Engineers are responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical systems, requiring a bachelor's degree and sometimes licensure. While both roles work within similar industries, Mechanical Engineers focus more on design and development, whereas Assistant Engineers support project execution and technical assistance.

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Field Engineer / Construction Inspector

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Hazen and Sawyer
Environmental Consulting Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Observe and report on construction activities to inform the construction management team.

  • Perform field inspections of contractor’s daily operations for compliance with contract documents.

  • Assist in preparing reports, documentation, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.

Job description

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field) 

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a Construction Inspector or Assistant Engineer to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure in the Ashburn, VA area. The selected candidate will inform the CM team by observing and reporting on construction activities, effectively coordinating and collaborating with the project team members, and providing documentation and inspection activities for various water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
  • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and interpretation of project specifications and drawings 
  • Providing Document Control 
  • Assisting in the processing and review of RFI’s, Submittals and Shop Drawings prepared by Contractor 
  • Maintain Change Order log 
  • Assist in preparing weekly project meeting agendas and documenting meetings 
  • Coordinating and facilitating communication between the contractor, Design Engineer, various project stakeholders, and the owner 
  • Performing field inspection of Contractor’s daily operations for compliance with Contract Documents 
  • Preparing sketches and assembling data for the Design Engineers use 
  • Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by the contractor 
  • Use of cloud-based software or project documentation such as PROCORE
  • Other Construction management activities as needed

Required Qualifications:

  • Curious and committed continuous learner with positive attitude 
  • Familiarity with construction methods typical of civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical engineering work 
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, organizational and problem-solving skills 
  • Experience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams 
  • Willing to travel to projects in the area as needed 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and related PC software packages used on construction projects 
  • Experience in municipal water and wastewater or similar industry construction inspection preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of construction / construction observation experience a plus 
  • B.S. degree in a Civil/Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Building/Construction Science, or an Associate Degree in Engineering Science 
  • Engineer In Training (EIT) or Construction Manager In Training (CMIT - Construction Manager Certification Institute/CMCI) Certification

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location


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About HAZEN AND SAWYER

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Hazen and Sawyer, headquartered in New York, NY, US, operates within the field of environmental science and engineering. Founded in 1951, the firm specializes in designing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities, comprehensive solid waste services, and other environmental infrastructure projects. Striving towards nurturing clean, safe water supply, the company upholds it as its primary mission. Their dedication reflects in their numerous honors received at the national and regional levels, including awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and Water Environment Federation.

Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1951

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