Job Description

ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Staff Construction Field Engineer to join our Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC-IHD) support team to help with extensive modernization and new construction projects on facilities and capabilities of national importance. This position involves on-site supervision of ongoing construction projects and support to civil engineering planning in Indian Head, Maryland.

Requirements of a Construction Field Engineer

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management or civil engineering or equivalent, with
  2-4 years of experience conducting and managing onsite construction projects including: concrete work, electrical and plumbing.
• Knowledge of construction technology.
• Ability and experience in supervising and directing the work of sub-contractors.
• Strong proficiency in using industry-standard software and engineering tools
• Physical ability to stand, work, and move on construction sites across uneven ground for up to 10 hours per day.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Must be able to read Drawing sets and understand combined specifications.
• Fulltime onsite construction support (NSWC-IHD).
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Candidates must be independent; self-motivated; and have excellent technical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities of a Construction Field Engineer

• Responsible for overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and managing on-stie operations to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Reviewing blueprints and technical documents.
• Maintains detailed documentation of all site engineering activities
• Conduct field tests and providing on-site problem resolution

Preferences

• 4+ years’ experience conducting and managing onsite construction projects including: concrete work, electrical, and plumbing. Knowledge of construction technology
• Active Security clearance.
• Experience with Naval facilities, NAVFAC, NOSSA
• Experience with manufacturing facilities
• Experience with energetic processing facilities and other high-hazard facility operations

Applied Research Associates, Inc. Company Information:

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Anticipated Salary Range: $87,000 - $115,000