Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Traylor Bros., Inc. Field Engineer in Channelview, Texas

Field Engineer opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) National Heavy Civil division provides comprehensive, cutting-edge heavy civil/underground construction services through traditional and non-traditional delivery methods. TBI has completed more than 135 complex bridge construction and rehabilitation projects across the nation, including world record cable-stayed structures and segmental bridges. The group also has a history of providing some of the country’s largest port authorities and the maritime industry with the construction of deep water container piers, wharf facilities, transit terminals, locks, and dams.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and supervises construction projects by planning, organizing and controlling day-to-day tasks; completes quality inspections; supervises sub-contractors and field engineers.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, plans, specifications, contractual documents, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects

  • Provides critical information about the current status of a project and accurately estimate how it will finish from a cost and revenue perspective from where it started

  • Works closely with Walkers/Superintendents regarding project planning, field leadership, work plan development, submissions, and approvals

  • Conducts recurring team meetings to stay aligned with expectations and goals of a project

  • Manages complex material supplies and drafts scopes of work for subcontractors

  • Develop work plans and hazard analysis plans for crews to follow to safely execute the work

  • Understands and promotes innovation for cost and schedule improvements

  • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and productivity goals

  • Performs complex construction designs - SOE, Hydraulics, PLC, Marine, etc.

  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

  • Ability to relocate as needed

Required Skills

Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals.

  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

  • Strong communication and active listening skills

  • Strong ability to mentor team members

  • Supports safety in job performance and communication

  • Promotes a work environment that is professional and constructive

  • Ability to work well in a non-structured environment

  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, database management, AutoCAD

Required Experience

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering, or engineering-related field

  • Minimum of 1-3 years experience in heavy civil construction

  • Experience with Bridge Construction is strongly preferred

  • Marine construction experience is preferred

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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