Field Engineer, Industrial Construction

About the Role

• Support project execution on commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Bridge field operations and project management through technical coordination, documentation, and cost and schedule support.
• Work on active industrial job sites, translating design documents into executable work plans, resolving field conditions, and keeping accurate project records.
• A fast-paced role where engineering, project management, and field crews meet.
• Suitable for early-career engineers seeking practical construction experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities between project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents to confirm work is installed correctly.
• Verify layout, elevations, and dimensions for field installations.
• Resolve design discrepancies and unforeseen field conditions.
• Maintain daily field reports, installation records, and progress documentation; track installed quantities.
• Support RFIs, submittents, change documentation, schedule updates, and look-ahead planning.
• Perform field inspections, support QA/QC programs and inspection test plans (ITPs), and document non-conforming work.
• Participate in safety meetings, hazard analysis, and safety inspections in line with OSHA and company standards.
• Confirm scope alignment and installation sequencing with subcontractors; support material tracking and deliveries.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Construction, Industrial, or related), or equivalent construction/technical experience.
• 0-4 years of experience in industrial construction, heavy civil, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, structural plans, and specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

Preferred

• Internship or field experience on active construction sites.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera, or similar.

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based on active industrial sites.
• Involves frequent walking, climbing, and time outdoors.
• Extended hours, weekends, and travel may be needed.
• PPE and all safety protocols are mandatory.