Field Engineer

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Field Engineer to be based in Southern California. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city. 

Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

• According to Engineering News Record, in 2023, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#6), dams and reservoirs (#7), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
• Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
• Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

Southwest Division

Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation, and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $828 million Gerald Desmond Bridge, the first cable-stayed vehicular bridge in California.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under direct supervision, performs routine duties requiring knowledge of basic engineering principles.
• Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work.
• Performs specific and limited portions of broader assignments.
• Spends large percentage of time performing estimating take-offs and performing walk-downs for quantity tracking purposes, reporting of installed quantities, performing field inspections to verify adherence to design.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience in engineering or construction industry
• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software
• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
  
• Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders
  
• Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
  
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
  
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

 Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States Work Authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $78,000.00 to $88,00.00 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account. The Company also provides employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, an Employee Assistance Program, and Paid Time Off. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include 401(k) with employer match, pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection, and tuition reimbursement.