Construction Engineer - Structures

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Company: Fluor Corporation

Location: Buda, TX 78610

Description:

Job Description

Fluor is seeking candidates for the I-35 Capital Express South project in Austin, TX.

The approximately 9-mile project will add two non-tolled high-occupancy vehicle managed lanes in each direction along I-35 from U.S. 290 West/State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard to State Highway 45 Southeast. Fluor's scope includes a combination of at-grade and elevated lanes in the median, reconstruction of bridges and frontage roads, the addition of a shared-use pedestrian and bicycle path, and enhanced safety and mobility improvements.

The construction engineering role will support the construction efforts by providing technical support to craft and supervision as well as helping to satisfy quality requirements on the project.
Participate in safety program, including weekly crew meetings
Assist craft and project supervision with regard to construction-related issues identified on drawings, including writing and helping resolve RFI's
Assist in planning and tracking quantities, manhours and schedule progress in coordination with project controls group
Management of subcontractors, including monthly schedule and payment progress
Change management related to contract changes, including cost estimating and tracking potential change orders
Discipline assignment may include maintenance of traffic, drainage, utility, roadway and/or structures
Support the construction efforts by providing technical support to craft and supervision as well as helping to satisfy Quality requirements on the project.
Initiates action when necessary to ensure the project is being built as specified in the scope of work.
Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors and provides specific expertise for problem solving activities
Establish and maintain effective communication between the company and the design engineer to ensure the timely flow of design documents and information
Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the project quality program when the quality function is the responsibility of the construction engineering department; report the status of functions performed by the construction engineering department to project management
Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year engineering degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized certification or registration in the applicable field, if required

Preferred Qualifications
Oral and written communication skills
Extensive site construction experience required
Requires an individual who excels in a particular area such as civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, and/or instrumentation work
Ability to speak/read multiple languages
Advanced computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as advanced use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations

Other Job Requirements
Participate in Fluor University
Assess and escalate issues to the Construction Engineering Manager, as necessary
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, and training and development courses.

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