Field Engineer I (Knight Const. & Supply)

Growing continually since 1968, Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is a General Contractor (WA license #KNIGHCS2810N) focused on large heavy construction projects and industrial plant facility maintenance.

As a family-owned company and former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Civil Works Contractor of the Year Award winner, we enjoy close ties with Eastern Washington/Idaho communities around our Deer Park, WA headquarters. For over 50 years, we have been lauded by public agencies, commercial clients, and federal officials for our work in building and updating hydraulic steel and concrete properties as well as their associated actuators. These projects control the water flow, fish passage, and barge traffic via dams on systems including the Columbia and Snake Rivers as well as other waterways in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.

With an uninterrupted reputation for quality, stable work environment, and long-term employees while providing training and opportunities as the company has grown, KCS seeks additional motivated people to carry on this tradition of excellence in the field and close-knit support within the community. KCS maintains office, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities onsite featuring millwrights, electricians, heavy equipment and crane operators, as well as general laborers and administrative personnel. We want you to become a part of our team tackling some of the toughest hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects while enjoying the less hectic atmosphere of the region to enjoy family and friends in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the U.S.

Field Engineer I

The Field Engineer I is an entry-level position with the goal of filling the Quality Control Manager role on jobsites. For the first 4-6 months in this position, you will be working in the office to learn about our work, requirements, and processes. After gaining this essential knowledge, you will work on various jobsites to shadow the onsite Quality Control Manager to learn about daily reporting and responsibilities (Field Engineer II). Once fully trained, you will fill the role as the onsite Quality Control Manager (Field Engineer III). This position requires frequent travel to various job sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are those typically performed in this position. Employee may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties.

• Assist in conducting site inspections to verify compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Assist with Metrology (precision measuring using field laser) using and ATS 600/AT 960.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to approved drawings.
• Document and report any deviations, defects, or non-conformities in construction work.
• Verify that materials and equipment meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate quality control records, including inspection reports, checklists, and test results.
• Assist in preparing daily progress reports and quality assurance logs.
• Help track and resolve punch list items related to quality issues.
• Identify potential quality risks and propose corrective actions.
• Assist in root cause analysis of defects or rework issues.
• Suggest improvements to enhance construction quality and efficiency.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of construction materials, methods, and blueprints. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Procore, or construction management software is a plus.
• Must be willing and have the ability to travel to different project locations up to 85% of the time.
• OSHA 10/30-hour training, or quality control-related certifications preferred, but not required.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The below statements are intended to describe the physical nature being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

• Lifting/carrying objects 50 lbs. or more.
• Lifting from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, crawling up to 8+ hours per day.
• Frequent climbing multiple flights of stairs.
• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders or stools reaching in all directions.
• Handling and manipulating objects and materials.
• Coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers.
• Seeing with or without correction.

JOB AND COMPANY BENEFITS

• Top of market hourly rate DOE+ with prevailing wage on most positions/projects.
• Employer paid benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance).
• Voluntary health plans (Flexible Spending Account, Long-term Disability and Life).
• 401(k) with Employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays and sick leave.
• Stable, family owned and operated business that focuses on the value of our employees.

Safety-sensitive position / drug and alcohol-free workplace: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test including marijuana.

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 509.276.2229 or accommodations@knightconst.com.