Field Engineer

As a Field Engineer at Fay, you will assist in managing various aspects of construction projects including interpretation of drawings, maintaining site safety, and preparation of project status reports. Your role involves ensuring accurate representation of work in place for invoicing, supporting quality control, and documenting as-built drawings. This hands-on position is pivotal in aligning project execution with design specifications.

To qualify for the Field Engineer role at Fay, candidates should ideally possess a four-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training. Furthermore, 0-4 years of field construction experience is required, and being an E.I.T. is preferred though not mandatory. Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, strong communication skills, and exceptional computer abilities are also essential.

Safety is a core value at Fay, and as a Field Engineer, you'll be responsible for demonstrating and reinforcing safety policies and procedures on every project. Collaborating closely with the Safety Department, you will help maintain project safety records, ensuring that all team members are equipped to work securely and efficiently within potentially hazardous environments.

Field Engineers at Fay engage in a diverse array of construction projects, with a focus on heavy-civil and industrial construction. Given our commitment to innovation and safety, you will be part of projects that often involve tight schedules and complex working conditions, providing you with invaluable experience and a chance to make a tangible impact.

Fay provides an extensive benefits package to its Field Engineers, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as paid time off and holidays. This comprehensive offering demonstrates our commitment to supporting the well-being of our employees both in and out of the workplace.

Sure! In your answer, reference specific instances where you've successfully interpreted technical drawings and how it contributed to the overall project success. Explain your approach to ensuring that construction aligns with the original design.

Discuss specific safety protocols you follow, sharing examples of how you've implemented safety measures in previous roles. Emphasize that safety is a culture at Fay and how you personally contribute to it.

You should explain your systematic approach to conducting quantity takeoffs, including tools and techniques you use. Mention any software you’re familiar with that aids in accurate estimations.

Describe your conflict resolution strategy, highlighting the importance of communication and collaboration. Provide an example where you resolved a conflict and helped keep the project on track.

Share your experience using any specific cost analysis tools and your approach to capturing accurate estimates. Illustrate how this has been critical to previous projects and project budgets.

Discuss the organizational methods you apply, like maintaining logs or utilizing specific software. Explain your routine for ensuring that documentation is thorough and visits are properly recorded.

Use a STAR approach (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to outline a specific challenge. Focus on your problem-solving skills and the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

Highlight that effective communication is essential for project success. Provide examples of how clear communication improved team collaboration, site function, or resolved misunderstanding in previous projects.

Share your personal strategies for organization, such as using checklists, task management apps, or methodologies that help maintain focus. Highlight how maintaining organization plays into the efficiency of project delivery.

Discuss your long-term aspirations within the field of engineering, emphasizing your interest in growth, learning, and how you wish to contribute to Fay’s success. Be specific about how you see yourself evolving within the company.