Field Project Engineer

About the Role

Seeking a Field Project Engineer for an established environmental and heavy civil construction contractor. This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on active job sites within environmental remediation, heavy civil, ecological restoration, and water infrastructure projects. This position offers significant exposure to the complete construction process and is ideal for an early-career professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Site Superintendents on active construction projects.
• Work directly with in-house construction crews in the field.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and daily site activities.
• Track project progress, manpower, materials, and field conditions.
• Complete daily field reports and project documentation.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and jobsite safety activities.
• Assist with field sampling, surveying, and data collection.
• Support project scheduling, estimating, and construction logistics.
• Assist with reports, work plans, drawings, and other project documentation.
• Communicate with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Help identify and resolve field issues.
• Ensure work is completed according to project requirements, safety standards, quality requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Travel to project sites as required, including overnight travel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on approach, dependability, willingness to learn, and comfort working outdoors on active construction sites.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• A safe driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 50% overnight depending on project assignments.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in construction, environmental work, civil construction, remediation, utilities, infrastructure, or a related field.
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Life Science, Physical Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience with environmental remediation, heavy civil construction, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater, groundwater, soil sampling, surveying, site work, or subcontractor coordination is highly desirable but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$30/hour based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Prevailing-wage project opportunities.
• Typical annual earnings of $75,000–$90,000+, depending on assignments and hours.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Quarterly profit sharing.
• Automatic 4% employer 401(k) contributions.
• Hands-on training and career development.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful environmental and infrastructure projects.