Entry-Level Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction
The Entry-Level Field Engineer at Confidential Client supports heavy civil construction projects by coordinating construction schedules, subcontractors, and materials. This role involves monitoring field construction activities, assisting with project controls, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards to contribute to the successful delivery of complex tunnel infrastructure projects.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Entry-Level Field Engineer — White Plains, NY. In this hands-on heavy civil construction role you will support field engineering, scheduling, subcontract coordination, and quality control on a major tunneling project. You’ll work with construction teams daily to help turn plans into safe, on-time work in the field.
- Review project drawings and develop construction schedules in coordination with project-wide activities.
- Coordinate with subcontractors on material procurement, pre-construction deliverables, and start-up requirements.
- Prepare construction work plan packages, lead pre-construction meetings, and track prerequisites for starting work.
- Prepare, update, and distribute activity schedules and advance notifications across discipline groups and regulatory agencies.
- Perform daily field monitoring, layout checks and technical reviews of completed work versus design requirements.
- Assist with subcontract administration—track submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and payment records.
- Support monthly progress reporting, schedule updates, and issues tracking; provide objective assessments of project performance.
- Participate in change order documentation and claims support when required.
- Develop and implement quality checks, help obtain permits, and coordinate project close-out documentation.
What We’re Looking For
We seek motivated, detail-oriented candidates ready to grow into field engineering on large heavy-civil projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited institution.
- Entry-level candidates encouraged; heavy civil construction experience preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with construction drawing interpretation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling tools).
- Understanding of construction safety and current federal OSHA requirements.
- Familiarity with project controls fundamentals (cost accounting basics, estimating, forecasting).
- Strong working knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling and resource planning.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, good problem-solving instincts, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Skills & Tools
- AutoCAD
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- CPM scheduling and resource leveling
- Construction submittal/RFI tracking
- Basic estimating and progress reporting
Compensation & Location
Location: White Plains, NY (on-site, full-time)
Compensation: Expected salary range $80,000 - $110,000 per year (dependent on experience).
This position supports a major tunnel construction program; travel to project sites in Westchester County and nearby project offices may be required.
Why Join
You’ll join Confidential Client on an impactful heavy-civil infrastructure project that enhances regional water resiliency. This is an early-career opportunity to gain practical field engineering experience on deep-rock tunnel works, collaborate with seasoned construction professionals, and build skills in scheduling, subcontract management, and project controls.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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