McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Field Engineer - Utility Mapping
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high‑performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, civil, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment, aviation and other related fields. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee‑owned.
Position Summary Field Engineers will be responsible for documenting overhead and underground utilities on a given project that may include communication lines, electrical power lines, hydronic systems, natural gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, sewer lines, etc. Field Engineers are responsible for the quality assurance of all utility systems designated and collected in the field. Field Engineers will need to understand and maintain a variety of subsurface utility locating and data collection equipment daily. Field Engineers will need to travel occasionally.
Key Responsibilities Field Operations (CA)
Ensure accurate designation of overhead and underground utilities according to ASCE 38‑22 standards.
Oversight of schedule and dedicated project resources.
Complete detailed field investigation.
Day‑to‑day problem solving.
Review of utility record information prior to and during field investigation.
Work with the Design Team to ensure completeness of data transfer.
Assist Operations Specialist on quality assurance reviews.
Assist Field Operations Manager to create, schedule and plan field operations.
Maintain proficiency in geophysical locating technology (EM, GPR, APL, CCTV).
Coordinate and communicate with clients, utility stakeholders, property stakeholders, and project teams.
Lead operations in the field for SUM projects.
Coordinate & manage subcontracted vendors for traffic control, hydro‑excavation, saw cutting, etc.
Responsible for quality assurance of utilities designated in the field.
Investigation Documentation
Responsible for quality assurance for the completeness of the collection of public and private stakeholder source documents.
Record utilities & structures designated in the field utilizing electronic devices.
Complete accurate field reports at the time of investigation.
Ensure quality pictures are attached to the correct structures and reports.
Maintain daily quality assurance of field notes & reports.
Proficient in Bluebeam, Subsurface Maps, and subject matter expert in all SUM field reports.
Data Collection
Coordinate and oversee data collection.
Document local control around site for use during data collection.
Coordinate with the Design Team for tying in new control with existing site control.
Ensure utilities are assigned with the correct designator and that data collection best practices and equipment operations are followed.
Equipment
Ensure equipment is utilized in the way that it is designed to be used and remains in service according to manufacturer life expectancy.
Ensure equipment is properly stored, cleaned, maintained, and calibrated according to manufacturer maintenance & calibration schedules.
Ensure physical security of all equipment.
Maintain company vehicles according to manufacturer & fleet service maintenance schedules.
Operate company vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations.
Safety
Promote an “All In” culture with a focus on safety.
Align with McCarthy Safety Policies and Procedures manual.
Follow project‑specific safety requirements.
Assist in developing site‑specific safety plans.
Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed by Mapping personnel and subcontractors.
Operate vehicles in accordance with McCarthy Vehicle Safety Guidelines.
Peer Group Alignment
Sr Field Engineers
Operations Specialists
Qualifications At least three years of utility locating and mapping experience.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $66,800 – $100,200. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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Position Summary Field Engineers will be responsible for documenting overhead and underground utilities on a given project that may include communication lines, electrical power lines, hydronic systems, natural gas lines, fiber optic lines, water lines, sewer lines, etc. Field Engineers are responsible for the quality assurance of all utility systems designated and collected in the field. Field Engineers will need to understand and maintain a variety of subsurface utility locating and data collection equipment daily. Field Engineers will need to travel occasionally.
Key Responsibilities Field Operations (CA)
Ensure accurate designation of overhead and underground utilities according to ASCE 38‑22 standards.
Oversight of schedule and dedicated project resources.
Complete detailed field investigation.
Day‑to‑day problem solving.
Review of utility record information prior to and during field investigation.
Work with the Design Team to ensure completeness of data transfer.
Assist Operations Specialist on quality assurance reviews.
Assist Field Operations Manager to create, schedule and plan field operations.
Maintain proficiency in geophysical locating technology (EM, GPR, APL, CCTV).
Coordinate and communicate with clients, utility stakeholders, property stakeholders, and project teams.
Lead operations in the field for SUM projects.
Coordinate & manage subcontracted vendors for traffic control, hydro‑excavation, saw cutting, etc.
Responsible for quality assurance of utilities designated in the field.
Investigation Documentation
Responsible for quality assurance for the completeness of the collection of public and private stakeholder source documents.
Record utilities & structures designated in the field utilizing electronic devices.
Complete accurate field reports at the time of investigation.
Ensure quality pictures are attached to the correct structures and reports.
Maintain daily quality assurance of field notes & reports.
Proficient in Bluebeam, Subsurface Maps, and subject matter expert in all SUM field reports.
Data Collection
Coordinate and oversee data collection.
Document local control around site for use during data collection.
Coordinate with the Design Team for tying in new control with existing site control.
Ensure utilities are assigned with the correct designator and that data collection best practices and equipment operations are followed.
Equipment
Ensure equipment is utilized in the way that it is designed to be used and remains in service according to manufacturer life expectancy.
Ensure equipment is properly stored, cleaned, maintained, and calibrated according to manufacturer maintenance & calibration schedules.
Ensure physical security of all equipment.
Maintain company vehicles according to manufacturer & fleet service maintenance schedules.
Operate company vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations.
Safety
Promote an “All In” culture with a focus on safety.
Align with McCarthy Safety Policies and Procedures manual.
Follow project‑specific safety requirements.
Assist in developing site‑specific safety plans.
Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed by Mapping personnel and subcontractors.
Operate vehicles in accordance with McCarthy Vehicle Safety Guidelines.
Peer Group Alignment
Sr Field Engineers
Operations Specialists
Qualifications At least three years of utility locating and mapping experience.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $66,800 – $100,200. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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