Civil Field Engineer – Earthwork & Utilities (Brownsville)

Gibraltar Fabrication; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil projects on site. You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure field work aligns with plans, specs, and quality standards.

This role offers hands-on exposure to earthwork, utilities, documentation, and public agency compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering background and 1–3 years in heavy civil construction, with Procore experience and good

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years in heavy civil or infrastructure construction.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, and drawings in Procore.
• Exposure to geotechnical or construction materials testing.
• Familiarity with DOT, municipal, AASHTO, FHWA standards.
• Field experience in earthwork, utilities, or site development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with Project Managers and Superintendents for field operations.
• Review and interpret drawings and specs to ensure field compliance.
• Support layout verification, line and grade checks, and details.
• Coordinate earthwork, grading, utilities, and related infrastructure.
• Perform quantity take-offs and track installed quantities.
• Coordinate materials testing activities.
• Inspect materials and workmanship per contract requirements.
• Interface with field crews, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Support safety compliance around trenching and heavy equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and field documentation.
• Assist with change orders and work plans/JHAs.

Skills

Field coordination

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Quality compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gibraltar Fabrication in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil projects on site. You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure field work aligns with plans, specs, and quality standards.

This role offers hands-on exposure to earthwork, utilities, documentation, and public agency compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering background and 1–3 years in heavy civil construction, with Procore experience and good