Construction Field Engineer

Balfour Beatty, Inc.; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary position

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Employer match

Vacation & Sick leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is hiring an Office/Field Engineer to support planning and daily project execution. You will assist the Project Engineer and Superintendent, manage submittals and material deliveries, and help maintain schedules and budgets on civil/vertical construction projects.

The role requires 1–4 years of experience and a BS in a related field; CAD/HCSS/Primavera skills are preferred. Strong communication with the team is essential. This is a salary position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of relevant construction or field engineering experience.
• BS in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of CAD, HCSS HeavyJob and Primavera.
• Strong communication with project teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineer and Superintendent with planning and daily execution of the project.
• Manage submittal approvals and timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager on scope and changes.
• Oversight of safety meetings, procurement, and subcontractor scheduling.

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CAD

HCSS HeavyJob

Primavera

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitivesalaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Office/Field Engineer is to assist the Project Engineer and Superintendent with the planning and daily execution of the project. Responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, maintaining schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities:

Shared time between office and field management operations may include:

• safety meetings
• processing of submittals and request for information
• cost analysis and projections
• payment requisitions
• supervision and quality inspection of field work (including night work)
• procurement of materials
• subcontractor scheduling and coordination
• scheduling - use of critical path logic
• third party outreach / coordination

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of experience, equivalent combinations of technical training and related
• S. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or construction management preferred.
• Computer knowledge of office suite programs (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of CAD, HCSS HeavyJob, and Primavera a
• Ability to interface and effectively communicate with

Package:

• Salary position
• Benefits: medical, dental and vision
• 401K Plan with Employer contribution
• Vacation and Sick leave

“Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Balfour Beatty promotes a drug free workplace and utilizes the government’s E-Verify process.”

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.