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Field Engineer - Mission Critical - Dallas, TX

Confidential Client•Real Estate & Construction
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$63,549
Dallas, Texas
2 Days Ago

The Field Engineer supports field operations on large-scale mission-critical data center construction projects by performing layout verification, quality tracking, and document management. This entry-level role involves close coordination with superintendents and trade partners to ensure accurate execution of work, safety compliance, and logistical support, providing a foundation for growth into an Assistant Superintendent position.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Energy, Oil & Gas.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

The Field Engineer supports field operations on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects for our Confidential Client. This entry-level role helps verify layout and installations, coordinate with trade partners and superintendents, and maintain accurate field documentation to ensure work is built per plans and quality expectations.

  • Support site layout, benchmarks, control points, and field verification.
  • Perform tape checks, sleeve/penetration location verification, and confirm in-place work against submittals.
  • Assist trade partners with RFI resolution and interpretation of plans.
  • Maintain and update as-builts, redlines, and field drawings alongside VDC/BIM and QA/QC.
  • Document daily work activities, field observations, safety audits, and progress photos.
  • Support QA/QC inspections and checklists for MEP and CSA scopes.
  • Participate in daily huddles, weekly planning, and pull-plan meetings.
  • Track daily manpower and three-week look-ahead with Assistant Superintendents.
  • Help identify field constraints and escalate for timely resolution.
  • Coordinate logistics (laydown areas, hoisting, deliveries) and confirm delivery dates with procurement.
  • Support permit tracking (LOTO, confined space, hot work) under supervision.
  • Use Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360 or similar platforms for RFIs, submittals, punch lists and site documents.
  • Perform reality-capture tasks (360° photos, drone support, scan-to-BIM coordination).

Qualifications

  • 0–2 years of construction experience, co-op, or internship in a field-related role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Proficient reading construction drawings, submittals, and specifications.
  • Comfortable in MEP-intensive, high-tech construction environments (data centers preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of safety practices and jobsite protocols.
  • Valid state-issued driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and vehicle insurance meeting client liability requirements.
  • Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360 or willingness to learn those tools.

Benefits & Work Type

  • This is a Contract (with potential full-time engagement) position supporting on-site mission-critical data center projects.
  • Estimated pay (as posted): $63,550 per year (estimated).
  • Benefits available from the Confidential Client may include medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short- and long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, FSA options, EAP, 401(k) plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other employee programs.

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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