Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About PURIS :

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management.

The PURIS Family of Companies provides trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions.

With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Description :

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, team-oriented Field Engineer to join the PURIS Team located in Bedford Park, IL.

The role entails working with the Project Management and Operations Teams to help field coordination and execution of the work.

Additionally, Field Engineers assist in the monitoring and reporting of subcontract work and helping to communicate progress to the Project Management Team.

Essential Job Accountabilities :

• Assist in the field planning of upcoming projects.
• Help coordinate and manage issues that may develop on site.
• Review of work plans and contribute ideas for cutting costs.
• Track and report project work status updates to Management Team
• Help problem solve issues and suggest ways to improve the project.
• Ability to read and comprehend Sanitary Sewer and Storm Pipeline Drawings
• Assist in ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
• Help communicate and enforce project budgets and productions.
• Help create a safe working environment and require all parties onsite to always adhere to PURIS Safety Policies.
• Consult with and gather information from inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, etc.
• Maintain positive client relationships with onsite personnel.
• Ensure project adheres to set schedule and is meeting goals of the client.

Education :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in utility construction
• Knowledge of sanitary waste and storm water collection systems
• Knowledge of best practices to replace or rehabilitate sewer lines.
• Excels in a high-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Focused and supportive to management at all times
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Expert problem solver

Benefits :

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical / Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including :
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

PURIS and our Family of Companies are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.