Construction - Field Engineer

Velocity Constructors Inc.; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Advancement opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Velocity Constructors Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer in Colorado to support project execution in the water-focused heavy civil industry. This role involves reading project plans, tracking materials, and ensuring job-site safety.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Construction Management, or equivalent, and possess strong communication and proactive problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $75k-$90k annually depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Understanding of surveying, site layout, and technical drawings.
• Experience in water or wastewater projects is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for material needs.
• Track and inventory materials on job sites.
• Assist with site setup for equipment installation.
• Conduct safety inspections and enforce safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Understanding of surveying

Construction Management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Velocity Constructors, Inc. is a Colorado-based, employee-owned general contractor specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. From pump stations to treatment plants, we build systems that keep communities safe and running.

We’re currently seeking a Field Engineer to support project execution from the ground up, on-site. If you’re ready to get hands-on, solve real-time challenges, and grow your career in the water-focused heavy civil industry, this is your opportunity to own your work, and your future.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Perform quantity takeoffs to forecast material needs.
• Track and inventory materials delivered to job sites.
• Assist with layout and site setup for equipment and infrastructure installation.
• Work with the Superintendent to develop safe and efficient installation strategies.
• Enter and maintain daily logs, including weather conditions, progress photos, and equipment reports.
• Track weather delays and report time and material changes or field orders.
• Support job-site safety by performing inspections and enforcing corrections.
• Conduct safety inspections of tools, equipment, and scaffolding.
• Lead or assist in weekly toolbox talks—including documentation and signoffs with subcontractors.
• Compile submittals and documentation to support proper installation by crews and subs.
• Prepare and finalize red‑lined as‑built drawings.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Project Superintendent.
• Effectively communicate with field teams, superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Report directly to the Project Superintendent while supporting other field and office personnel.
• Document and share critical field data to support schedule, safety, and performance tracking.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of surveying, site layout, and technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills—comfortable working with field crews, project managers, and stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset—able to adapt quickly, ask the right questions, and solve problems in the moment.
• Bonus if you have experience on water or wastewater infrastructure projects!

Why Join Velocity?

At Velocity, you're more than an employee, you’re an owner. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member has a real stake in our success. We value integrity, initiative, and a boots-on-the-ground mindset. We don’t just build treatment plants, we build future leaders, and we invest in our growth together.

Location: Various Project Sites | Granby, Colorado

Salary: $75k-$90k annually DOE

• Full-Time | Based out of Colorado with project-specific travel
• Reports to Project Manager and Site Superintendent
• Opportunity for advancement into project management or estimating roles