Field Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Field Engineer works to support project operations to plan and construct a safe, productive, and quality-focused project. This position works closely with Superintendents and field leadership to support daily construction activities, tracking, reporting, and field coordination.

• Work directly with Superintendents and field leadership to support daily construction activities and production goals


• Track and report production quantities, material usage, and field progress on a daily basis


• Prepare and maintain daily field reports documenting all activities, manpower, equipment, and production


• Assist in equipment tracking, utilization reporting, and field verification of equipment use


• Support surveying and layout activities, including coordination of field layout data and verification of work in place


• Assist with short-term schedules and three-week look ahead schedules in coordination with project leadership


• Participate in daily huddles, production meetings, and coordination meetings with field teams and subcontractors


• Support documentation of change order work, field conditions, and as-built information


• Track project progress and production data using project management systems (including RMS where applicable)


• Assist with coordination of subcontractors, materials, and field logistics as directed


• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and actively support jobsite safety initiatives

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of field construction experience (heavy civil preferred)


• Strong ability to track quantities, production data, and daily field activities


• Experience working closely with Superintendents and field crews in a construction environment


• Ability to assist with surveying and layout activities


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required) for tracking, reporting, and data management


• Familiarity with P6 scheduling software, USACE Resident Management Software, and Bluebeam preferred


• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and drawings


• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple field tracking responsibilities


• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced field environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate field documentation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.


• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs


• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone