HukariAscendent is a Woman-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

We are seeking a CONSTRUCTION DISCIPLINE ENGINEER (FIELD ENGINEER) with the following qualifications:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Field Engineer is responsible for planning and technical oversight of field construction activities within a specified discipline associated with procurement, fabrication, installation, modification and maintenance of systems and components. Coordinates with Design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes. Walk down and review designs for constructability, resolve design problems encountered in the field during construction and meets with and discusses solutions with Design Engineers. Inspects/verifies materials, equipment, and construction workmanship and assures compliance with drawings, specification and code requirements. Coordinates with Quality Control to ensure the installation meets the requirements. Participates I turnover activities. Supports/participates in start-up and functional check out of equipment and systems.
Position requires a thorough understanding of Construction Engineering principles and ability to apply these principles to field conditions. Experience in the preparation of computer-based construction work execution plans (work packages) including job specific hazards analysis, i.e. Asset Suite and Assisted Hazard Analysis.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design Output Constructability reviews
• Review design output and vendor documents
• Field walk down with design engineers
• Verify design constructability including procedure and code compliance
• Verify field conditions vs. Design output
• Verify material availability
• Submit constructability comments
• Track comments to resolution Support project team design review meetings
Field Material Take-off & Procurement Support
• Develop/expedite bill of materials (BOM)
• Track the progress/status of material de9very
• Coordinate delivery of material to the field
• Verification of received material vs. Ordered material
Work Execution Plan Development
• Walk downs with craft supervision & support groups
• Develop installation sequence
• Generate work instructions
• Generate inspection and test records or coordinate with quality control
• Understand layout/survey needs and generate layout/survey requests
• Generate hazards analysis for field execution of construction scope
• Support/lead team hazard analysis review meetings
• Generate or support the generation of job specific permits as required
o Lockout/tagout order
o Power services utilization permit
o Hot work
o Asbestos disturbance
o Confined space
o Radiological
o Excavation
o Hazardous waste
Work Execution Plan Review & Approval
• Attend/chair execution plan review meetings
• Develop routing for list for hazards analysis approval
• Develop routing list for work plan approval
• Coordinate and expedite work package approval routing
• Disposition comments to the work execution plan
• Provide status & update of work execution plan in the SRS work control passport system
Work Execution Field Coverage & Support
• Lead pre-job briefings with craft workers
• Perform task ready walk down with craft supervision
• Verify quantities of installed commodities
• Coordinate daily field support
• Expedite/order material as required
• Coordinate material testing
• Coordinate and status shop fabrication in support of field execution
• Perform field inspections
• Identify and coordinate resolution of field installation issues
Work Execution Plan Closure
• Generate design completion notices
• Ensure accuracy of work execution plan status
• Close all required permits
• Close work execution plan documentation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• B.S. Degree in (specified discipline)* Engineering and at least 5 years of practical experience in construction (specified discipline)* field engineering, or
• Associates degree in (specified discipline)* 5-10 years of practical experience in construction (specified discipline)* field engineering, or
• High school diploma and 10+ years of practical experience in (specified discipline)* engineering
*Specified discipline = (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Civil, Instruments and Controls) as determined by requestor
Experience/Skills:
• Working knowledge of discipline specific codes and standards
• Previous experience with generating work execution plans (preferably utilizing the Asset Suite work control system)
• Previous experience with generating job hazard analysis
• Previous experience performing material take off and procurement
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Familiarity with National codes and standards (i.e. AISC, ACI) and possess the ability to interpret and analyze these requirements to determine equivalent means of achieving compliance when necessary.
• Experienced with excavation, shoring, rigging calculations and development of ordinary and critical lift packages.
• Experienced with structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Experienced with concrete placement.
• Knowledge of SRS guides and standards for concrete placement and protective coatings would be a plus.
• Capable of climbing/spending extended periods of time in the field.
• Capable of obtaining qualification to work in radiation/contamination areas.
Security:
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Personal vehicles operated by the candidate must have valid registration
• Personal vehicles operated by the candidate must be insured with proof of insurance within the vehicle
ESTIMATED DURATION:
The Period of Performance shall be for one (1) year from date of award with the option to extend for two (2) 1-year periods.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.