Field Engineer

Field Engineer

The Field Engineer plays a pivotal role in supporting the superintendent by exercising judgment, implementing policies and procedures, and handling various matters in the field. This position proactively aids in front-line field management, requiring significant responsibility, problem-solving ability, and a positive attitude. The Field Engineer is integral to project layout, supervision of trade workers and subcontractor employees, and ensuring safety and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project layout (surveying) in accordance with design and contract documents.
• Verify accuracy and adequacy of concrete forms before concrete placement, including all embedded items.
• Perform production trend analysis for work quantities and report for weekly and monthly schedule and cost control.
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives, and coordination of trade partners as directed by the project superintendent.
• Coordinate material deliveries, inspect materials for quantity and quality, and report any discrepancies.
• Assist foreman and trade partners with interpreting plans and specifications.
• Oversee assigned trade partners and direct workforces to gain supervisory experience.
• Participate in job site safety meetings and weekly safety audits.
• Coordinate during project schedule development and review construction drawings and specifications.
• Perform civil and structural constructability analysis and assist in field engineering related RFIs.
• Verify control points and benchmarks established by third-party licensed surveyor and attend subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Compile field engineering specific as-builts and turnover documentation, and assist with project closeout documentation.
• Enforce compliance with field engineering personnel and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Trimble GPS, Carlson Survey, and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with robotics such as Trimble S5 and modeling software like Carlson Survey and Bluebeam (4+ years).
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to interpret and verify construction drawings across architectural, structural, civil, and MEP disciplines.
• Deep understanding of civil and structural systems for constructability analysis.
• Knowledge of plumbing, drainage, and utility systems integration with civil plans.
• Familiarity with foundation systems, including piers, grade beams, slab edges, depressions, and block-outs.
• Experience with surveying and establishing control points and benchmarks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to verify elevations, lines, and grades for foundations, utilities, and structural elements.
• Proficiency in verifying anchor bolts, embeds, slab edges, and structural alignment.
• Experience ensuring MEP leave-outs and penetrations align with drawings and field conditions.

Work Environment

The Field Engineer will work Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm, with occasional Saturdays as needed. The role includes access to mileage reimbursement during contract terms, with the provision of a company truck upon direct hire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.