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Orion is a leading specialty construction company providing innovative solutions for the marine, heavy civil, and infrastructure markets. Our teams perform complex, self-perform construction projects supporting ports, marine terminals, bridges, waterfront infrastructure, coastal facilities, and other critical infrastructure throughout the United States and select international markets.

At Orion, our guiding beliefs and core values are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, with each built upon the foundation of Integrity. We are committed to developing the next generation of construction professionals by providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

The Field Engineer is an entry-level construction position responsible for providing field engineering and project support to Orion's marine and heavy civil construction operations.

Working directly on active construction projects, the Field Engineer assists with the inspection and measurement of project materials, surveying and layout activities, quantity calculations, project documentation, procurement coordination, and work-control requirements necessary to ensure the accurate installation of materials by field crews.

The Field Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Project Superintendents, Project Engineers, Safety Representatives, Foremen, and skilled craft professionals to support the safe, efficient, and successful completion of projects.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for recent Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related graduates who want to build a career in marine and heavy civil construction while gaining hands-on experience with a self-performing contractor.

• Works with the Project Management Team and jobsite crews to support the successful completion of ongoing and new construction projects.

• Assists with field engineering, construction layout, surveying, project controls, documentation, and coordination of construction activities.

• Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine and heavy civil construction projects when assigned to an office.

• Assists with estimating project costs, including materials, services, labor, equipment, and other associated costs.

• Performs drafting, charting, quantity calculations, and similar graphical or technical work.

• Works with Project Managers and Project Engineers to coordinate procurement of materials required at the jobsite.

• Inventories, checks, examines, and measures materials received to verify appropriate quality and quantity.

• Reads and interprets construction drawings, project plans, specifications, and related technical documents.

• Establishes work-control lines and elevations required for accurate measurement and installation of construction materials, including concrete forms, anchor bolts, piping, hangers, supports, and related components.

• Verifies as-built conditions utilizing appropriate surveying techniques.

• Performs topographic and cross-section surveys as required for project planning, construction activities, and payment quantities.

• Performs quantity calculations and maintains supporting documentation as required.

• Coordinates surveying activities with assigned engineers and project leadership to meet construction requirements.

• Supports project scheduling, cost control, progress tracking, and project documentation.

• Works closely with field crews to gain a practical understanding of self-perform construction operations, means and methods, equipment, and project execution.

• Ensures project team members and work crews perform their responsibilities safely and understand applicable safe-work practices and policies.

• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives designed to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of Company programs.

• Responsible and accountable for personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others encountered in the workplace.

• Authorized and obligated to stop work whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.

• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, Company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Promptly reports violations of applicable laws, regulations, Company policies, or procedures.

• Participates in required certification, technical, environmental, and safety training.

• Performs additional administrative and technical responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervision.

• Maintains the confidentiality of all confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information belonging to the Company.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience, required.

• Previous internship, co-op, or hands-on experience within marine construction, heavy civil construction, infrastructure construction, or a self-performing contractor environment is preferred but not required.

• Entry-level and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Ability and willingness to work in an active construction jobsite environment.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

• Interest in developing knowledge of project management, construction administration, marine construction, materials procurement, estimating, scheduling, project controls, cost management, and safety and environmental compliance.

• Ability to quickly learn the technical and operational aspects of marine and heavy civil construction.

• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, including project management, field supervision, engineers, and craft professionals.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

• Willingness to travel and/or relocate to project locations based on business and project requirements.

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in or visiting areas where PPE is required. This may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, steel-toed footwear, personal flotation devices, fall-protection equipment, and other protective equipment appropriate to the work environment.

Field Engineers must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, and moving throughout active construction jobsites.

• Safely accessing and exiting work barges, boats, vessels, docks, piers, and other marine facilities with varying heights and access conditions.

• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for extended periods.

• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of approximately 40 to 50 feet.

• Working in confined spaces and at elevated heights when required.

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds as required.

• Working outdoors and adapting to changing or extreme weather and temperature conditions.

• Identifying critical issues and communicating appropriate action plans with project and Company leadership.

• Remaining calm during emergencies and responding appropriately based on the circumstances and direction provided by Safety Representatives or other management personnel.

• Evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency arise.

Orion offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance, including Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Sick Leave

• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

For individuals beginning their careers in construction, the Field Engineer position provides an opportunity to learn the business from the ground up. Field Engineers work alongside experienced construction professionals and gain exposure to project engineering, surveying, project controls, estimating, scheduling, procurement, field operations, and self-perform construction.

Our marine and heavy civil projects can include ports, marine terminals, piers, wharves, bulkheads, bridges, marine foundations, pile driving, waterfront structures, coastal infrastructure, and other complex civil construction projects.

If you are looking for a career where you can get out into the field, learn how complex infrastructure is built, take on increasing responsibility, and develop into a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Superintendent, or other construction leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualified applicants should apply through the Orion career page:

Orion Careers - Careers at Orion Group Holdings

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements may not be considered.

Orion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.