Construction - Staff Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY         

This is an entry-level position. Employee will gain skills through structured training and guided on-the-job-training. This position will involve both time in the field at project sites and office time. Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied to non-routine work. Receive close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Progression will require an employee to demonstrate skills and knowledge of the position they currently hold. Employee remains at each position for at least 24 months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow the dictates and recommendations of the Safety Department.
• Use prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations.
• Adjust and correlate data.
• Recognize discrepancies in technical data.
• Follow operations through a series of related, detailed steps or processes.
• Prepare supporting data tables in Excel.
• Prepare supporting figures in CAD.
• Assist with preparing aboveground and underground storage tank drawings and specifications.
• Assist with procuring environmental and construction permits.
• Provide technical assistance to the Construction Division to assist with engineering and/or environmental issues that may impact project schedules and budgets.
• Assist with obtaining vendor/subcontractor quotes.
• Oversee subcontractors in the field, including drillers, surveyors, waste removal, etc.
• Work as part of a team or individually.
• Be familiar with CEI Corporate HASP or project-specific HASP, as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competencies: 

• Knowledge and ability to carry out a sequence of related engineering tasks;
• Exercise limited judgment on the details of work;
• Make preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives;
• Possess excellent writing skills;

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: 

• High School graduate.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or working towards that is preferred.

Experience:  0-2 Years’ Experience

Computer Skills: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD preferred

Certificates & Licenses: 

• Driver’s license

Other Requirements:

• First Aid/CPR Training
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER
• OSHA 10 Hour in the Construction Industry Course

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Hearing and vision within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare, inspect, or review documents.
• Activities require the ability to remain in a stationary position roughly 50% of the time and move about an office and/or work site the other half of the time.
• Occasional heavy lifting (30+ lb / 13.6+ kg) can be expected, though exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force is more common. Need good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers).
• Frequent walking and climbing (stairs, ladders, terrain)
• Frequent lifting (up to and including 50 pounds)
• Frequent bending, twisting, and standing
• Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions

Other Physical Requirements: Must wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots in the field, may be necessary to wear protective eye-wear, may be necessary to wear hearing protection, and the ability to travel by car.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will involve regular work time at our Medley headquarters, combined with regular work time in an outdoor, construction project environment, which involves exposure to all weather conditions, such as hot, humid, rainy, and/or snowy winters. 

This job description is subject to change at any time.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.