Entry Level Field Engineer - Confidential Client
The Entry Level Field Engineer at Confidential Client supports complex underground and foundation construction projects through both field and office engineering tasks. Responsibilities include interpreting construction drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, assisting with safety and project scheduling, supporting estimating activities, and supervising subcontractor operations. This role offers extensive travel opportunities and requires strong technical, communication, and critical thinking skills to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects across North America.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Field Engineer to support underground and deep foundation construction projects. This hands-on role rotates between field and office work and includes site layout, quantity takeoffs, basic engineering support, estimating assistance, and day-to-day coordination of field crews. You’ll learn construction operations, safety practices, and how to deliver projects on time and on budget while gaining exposure to estimating and project controls.
- Support field crews by interpreting drawings and specifications
- Perform measurements, quantity calculations, and percentage-complete tracking
- Assist with layout, surveying (elevations, control points), and as-built documentation
- Help prepare work plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and daily reports
- Process daily labor timesheets and maintain basic project records and correspondence
- Order and schedule materials and coordinate deliveries with the site team
- Assist in supervising subcontractor work and monitoring jobsite productivity
- Perform material takeoffs, basic engineering calculations, and technical drafting in the office
- Enter data into job cost systems and assist in review of cost reports
- Support the estimating team with takeoffs, time studies, and bid preparation
Field / Office / Estimating Responsibilities (Detailed)
Field Engineering
- Assist craft supervision by clarifying drawings and specifications
- Perform on-site quantity checks and update percent-complete
- Support site layout and surveying efforts; compile as-built data
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and mass safety events
- Coordinate work packages, schedule crews, and arrange material deliveries
Office Engineering
- Perform material takeoffs from contract documents
- Complete basic calculations and prepare technical draftings for field use
- Help prepare submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, and minor subcontract documents
- Maintain daily reports, photographs, and job correspondence
- Update job cost entries and support change order documentation
Estimating
- Assist in reviewing historical data to set productivity and cost baselines
- Perform plan and specification reviews and identify risk areas
- Complete quantity takeoffs and support the Senior Estimator during bid cycles
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Previous construction or mining experience preferred (internships/co-ops count)
- Strong desire to work in underground construction and deep foundations
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to plan ahead
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel and relocate as project needs require
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or in teams
Other common role names: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer I
Additional Requirements & Work Conditions
- Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines
- Must follow all site safety requirements and written/oral instructions
- May be required to work overtime and weekends as project demands dictate
- FIELD ROLES ONLY: work locations and conditions vary by project site
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $82,000 – $88,000 per year (actual pay depends on experience, skills, and location)
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with matching, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and employee assistance/wellness programs
Location & Travel
- Primary work location listed: Tarrytown, TX (78703)
- Confidential Client operates nationwide — role requires travel and potential relocations over the course of a career
- Projects occur in urban and rural settings across North America
About the Industry
This role supports heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects (deep foundations, tunneling, underground works) within the Engineering industry. If you enjoy hands-on engineering work, field problem solving, and measurable career progression into field leadership or estimating, this is an excellent entry point.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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