Confidential Client - Field Engineer (Entry-Level)
The Field Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level role responsible for supporting construction projects through field and office engineering tasks, including interpreting drawings, performing quantity calculations, assisting with safety and work plans, and supervising field operations. This position offers hands-on training and career growth opportunities within a leading construction firm, requiring travel and relocation to various project sites across the United States.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Field Engineer to support vertical construction projects. This role combines field layout and surveying with office engineering tasks such as material takeoffs, basic calculations, and project recordkeeping. The position offers hands-on training, career development, relocation support as projects require, and a full benefits package.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
- Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percent complete for installed materials and work
- Support preparation of work plans, work packages, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Assist with field surveying and layout (elevation, control points) and compile as-built data
- Maintain daily labor timesheets and basic project recordkeeping (daily reports, photos, RFIs, memos)
- Perform material takeoffs and basic engineering calculations to support field operations
- Help prepare submittals, transmittals, purchase orders, and minor solicitations
- Enter data into job cost systems and assist reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups and help supervise subcontractor operations
- Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox talks, and safety training
- Order and schedule material deliveries and assist in generating change orders and as-built documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a construction-related engineering field
- Positive, can-do attitude with high motivation and strong work ethic
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and jobsite safety
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Some leadership experience or demonstrated potential for supervision
- Reliable transportation to/from work; ability to travel and relocate for project assignments
- Ability to access all areas of a construction site in varying climates and conditions
- Previous internship or construction experience preferred
Other common role titles: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineer I
Compensation & Benefits
- Base compensation: $80,000/yr - $90,000/yr (actual compensation will vary by education, experience, skill set, and location)
- Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and voluntary wellness and assistance programs
- Relocation assistance and reimbursement may be available depending on assignment and career level
Other Requirements
- Regular, reliable attendance and timely completion of assigned work
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, safety procedures, and site policies
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required by project schedules
- Willingness to work at different project locations as business requires
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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