Field Engineer

  Nichols Contracting (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Royal Palm Beach and Orlando, FL, and a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

A Field Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of construction projects. Their primary responsibility is to support project teams by coordinating technical details, assisting with project planning, and ensuring work is completed according to design specifications and safety regulations.

Essential Functions: 

• Be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Written communication skills include sending emails, filling out daily reports, keeping meeting minutes
• Able to perform document control
• Understanding of and adherence to construction safety requirements and documenting daily safety observations in the field
• Assist and execute coordinated site logistics
• Direct involvement with the project team in subcontractor coordination on site and weekly look ahead schedule updating
• Active involvement in the project quality control process including verifying materials
• Perform other Duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field or 3 – 4 years of construction experience 
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, drawings, and specifications
• Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD) preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs
• Willingness to be on-site and travel as required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs. 

• Ability to independently reach, twist, and bend. 

• Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time; and 

• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment. 

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Salary: Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus incentives

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time. 

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such people may not be eligible for this position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.