Civil Field Engineer

Hatch; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Civil Field Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team delivering complex industrial infrastructure projects. You’ll work at the intersection of design, field execution, and client collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of experience in site clearing, grading, and setting out. Proficiency with CAD tools and a strong knowledge of codes, QA/QC, and mentoring junior engineers are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5+ years of site development experience including grading and establishment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and QA/QC practices.
• Proficiency with CAD tools.
• Ability to interface with clients and field crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and execution of facilities such as service roads, yard piping, and drainage and supporting infrastructure
• Translate engineering concepts into buildable designs, specifications, and construction documents
• Partner with Project Managers to drive project delivery—on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Analyze site data to inform design decisions and mitigate risk
• Perform process calculations critical to system design
• Serve as a technical point of contact for internal teams, clients, and field personnel
• Oversee and coordinate subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct design reviews and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines
• Support field inspections, QA/QC programs, and construction activities
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Contribute to proposals and help win exciting new projects

Skills

Field engineering

Site development

Project coordination

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Requisition ID101662-Posted09/09/2026

Location:Bakersfield,CA,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a Civil Field Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering complex industrial infrastructure projects. As a Civil Field Engineer, you’ll play a critical role working at the intersection of design, field execution, and client collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and contribute to the design and execution of facilities such as service roads, yard piping, and drainage and supporting infrastructure
• Translate engineering concepts into buildable designs, specifications, and construction documents
• Partner with Project Managers to drive project delivery—on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Analyze site data (survey reports, maps, geotechnical inputs) to inform design decisions and mitigate risk
• Perform process calculations (flows, loadings, system performance) critical to system design
• Serve as a technical point of contact for internal teams, clients, and field personnel
• Oversee and coordinate subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct design reviews and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines
• Support field inspections, QA/QC programs, and construction activities
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Contribute to proposals and help win exciting new projects

What Sets You Apart

• You’re energized by seeing your designs come to life in the field
• You thrive in environments where you can own outcomes and solve complex problems
• You bring a balance of technical expertise and practical field insight
• You’re a collaborator and mentor, elevating those around you

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in site clearing, grubbing, grading and site establishment
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and QA/QC practices
• Proficiency with CAD tools
• Ability to interface with clients, crews, and internal teams
• Experience mentoring or junior engineers
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.