Field Engineer, New Graduate

About the Role

Fay, part of S&B USA Construction, is seeking highly motivated Civil Engineering and Construction Management graduates to join as Field Engineers beginning in May 2027. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on experience supporting the construction of major highway, bridge, and heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

As a Field Engineer, you will work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents, gaining exposure to the complete construction process—from project planning and estimating through field execution, quality control, scheduling, and project closeout.

Basic Position Summary

Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing all aspects of a construction project, including financial administration, cost reporting, and field activities. This position is predominantly based in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings.
• Understand specifications, drawings, standards, and subcontractor & supplier scope of work.
• Demonstrate, communicate, and reinforce all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Interpret specifications, designs, and drawings and prepare quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Verify work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities.
• Maintain submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings.
• Ensure craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; verify cost codes for all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time, and any other item involving cost.
• Maintain as-built drawings; post RFI, bulletin, and ASI as appropriate.
• Maintain RFI logs.
• Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering functions.
• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other work documents; track and log documentation.
• Take weekly jobsite photographs.
• Work with the Safety Department to ensure project safety records are accurately maintained.
• Assist in quality control activities.
• Assist in preparing project status reports and participate in project status meetings; assist in development of meeting minutes.
• Assist in project close-out activities.
• May support estimates as needed.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field who will graduate between December 2026 and May 2027.
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• 0-4 years of field construction experience required.
• Previous internship or co-op experience with a heavy civil, highway, bridge, transportation, or general construction contractor is preferred but not required.
• E.I.T. preferred but not required.
• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Thorough understanding of cost analysis & estimating.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to carry tools and equipment, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Required to stand; walk (stand for long periods of time), handle, or feel; use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Must frequently work or walk on uneven ground.
• Required to wear steel-toed boots at all times.
• Mandatory to wear approved personal protective equipment.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perform a variety of duties while exposed to outside elements or confined spaces.
• Repeat tasks of short duration according to set procedures and evaluate information using measurable.
• Follow set procedures and standards.

Benefit Summary

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays