Engineering Consultant-temporary

Engineering Consultant

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a temporary Engineering Consultant to support our clients on site during construction and with general project management needs.

To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements.

1. Must have general knowledge of working in a manufacturing / production facility. 
   1. Understands high level of safety for personnel and the equipment being worked around 
   2. Will assist in putting together method of procedures for construction activities 
   3. Coordinates activities with both client project managers and manufacturing production facility managers / personnel. 
2. Owner’s Representative: Represent client as the interface between the contractors and the owners 
   1. Daily report and activity log generation 
   2. Run daily meetings with contractors and other personnel on site 
   3. Conference Calls 
   4. Contractor coordination and management 
3. Work with the individual contractors to assist in coordinating efforts 
   1. Be the interface between the contractors and the design team to answer questions in real-time 
   2. Manage schedules Ensure each contractor is communicating their needs and milestones to prevent any setbacks  
   3. Solve on-site issues and coordinate questions / answers 
   4. Document issues resolutions and correspondence 
4. Provide quality control of installations 
   1. Ensure best efforts are being performed in a live critical facility (cleanliness and organization of efforts) 
   2. Communicate with the design engineer(s) or project manager on any interpretation of our construction documents 
5. Client Specific Requirements: Perform duties related to construction support as required by the end client 

Other responsibilities 

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, plant personnel, and construction personnel in the same project 

• Choose subcontractors and delegate their responsibilities 

• Responsible for any delays, emergencies and problems that can arise during construction 

• Responsible for ensuring safe plans of work and working with contractors to ensure safe work practices 

• Responsible for promoting cooperation, collaboration, and safety between different contractors / disciplines working in same areas under time constraints 

• Comply with client safety and building codes as well as legal requirements 

• Report project progress and budget to client 

• Explain contract and technical matter to others in a clear manner 

• Prepare budget and cost estimates, along with work timetables 

• Ensure construction safety protocols are followed 

• Establish risk factors, then manage and mitigate them to ensure construction goes smoothly 

• Work with local authorities on permits, licenses, certifications, and inspections as required 

• Coordination and scheduling of contractors and construction work to be performed on site 

• Coordination and scheduling with plant personnel of construction activities 

• Reporting on construction progress, metrics, and site personnel 

• Orientation to site safety program of contractors 

• Record keeping of metrics 

• Coordination, management, and Corrective action to contractors in accordance with engineering plans, drawings, and installation instructions. 

• Coordination, management, and corrective action to contractors in accordance with site / project safety standards and plans. 

• Administration of plans, schedules, and job specific tasks 

• Interpretation and coordination of engineering drawings to construction activities and scheduling 

 Skills required 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Good interpersonal and supervisory skills 

• Solid grasp of building compliance and safety regulations 

• Excellent analytical skills 

• Decision-making skills 

• Ability to work under pressure 

• Knowledge of safety and OSHA requirements (OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 / etc) 

• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and information 

• Able to use latest technology for communication and coordination 

• Willingness to learn and adapt 

• Must be able to work effectively with various discipline construction contracts (civil/structural/architectural, mechanical/process, electrical, building fire alarm / fire protection, and others related to construction) 

• Must be able to coordinate and collaborate with local code officials diplomatically and effectively 

• Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook email, Outlook Calendar), and miscellaneous software.  MS Project a plus. 

• Manage change orders and impacts to project (Safety, Risk, and Cost/quality/schedule). 

• Ability to recognize and gauge when to delegate authority and elevate issues appropriately 
• A basic working knowledge of a computer - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel 

Requirements and Preferences 

• 5 or more years Construction Experience in Industrial or Commercial Construction or Engineering.  

The Physical and Ergonomic Requirements of this position are as follows: 

• Lifting/carrying:  Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less. 

• Walking/Climbing:  Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.  Ability to crawl in to areas if necessary. 

• Visual Acuity:  Ability to discern single line and 3 dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted. 

• Hearing:  Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 

• Physical exertion:  Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.  Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break. 

• Breathing:  Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus if required on a project.

Location: American Falls ID or Lucerne Valley CA

Travel: This position will be 100% performed on site for one of our clients.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our location’s specialized experience includes design for food processing facilities, wood product processing, mining and mineral process design. We have a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and structural engineers, drafters, and designers.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.