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SMEUSA · 1 day ago

Civil Engineer (Field Position)

Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

SMEUSA is a company dedicated to providing engineering consulting services. The Civil Engineer will be responsible for overseeing construction activities, conducting material tests, and assisting clients in executing their projects effectively.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed on-site reviews to assess construction progress, evaluate contractor adherence to project specifications, identify potential challenges, perform specialized tests on construction materials to verify quality standards are consistently met, analyze data and project information, and apply your expertise and training to make well-informed recommendations to help keep projects on track

Prepare detailed reports summarizing your complex field observations, precise test results, and sophisticated analysis of construction processes

Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges

Qualification

Construction observationMaterial testingTechnical report writingMS Office SuiteProblem-solvingEthical conductCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions

Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally

Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions

Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies

Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning

Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others

Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations