Construction Field Engineer - Capital Projects | 50% Travel

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an aspiring Construction Management Field Engineer to join our Capital Projects & Engineering team in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This role is designed for students graduating by May 2027 and involves applying engineering principles to deliver capital projects, obsolescence upgrades, and safety initiatives across manufacturing facilities.

The team operates nationwide, with approximately 50% travel and opportunities to contribute to safety and efficiency improvements within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• Experience validating and reviewing estimates and schedules.
• Willingness to travel ~50% of the time.
• Eligible for full-time employment in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the scope of work and all aspects of construction for each specific project.
• Build relationships with key partners to build trust and mutual benefit.
• Actively participate in constructability reviews and engineering design of upcoming projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and GP safety requirements, conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and assessments, issue and review safe work permits, and advocate for safe construction practices.
• Work with project teams to determine the appropriate contract and construction strategy for projects.
• Utilize technology to coordinate, communicate, and challenge construction activities with partners.
• Validate execution plans and schedules for projects throughout execution; assist with recovery plans as needed.
• Participate in reviews of cost, schedule, change management and risk; ensure up-to-date, transparent data.
• Detect gaps in construction processes and work with teams to mitigate gaps.
• Assist project teams with checkout, start-up, and punch list activities.
• Submit weekly reports communicating actions, risks, and upcoming activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an aspiring Construction Management Field Engineer to join our Capital Projects & Engineering team in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This role is designed for students graduating by May 2027 and involves applying engineering principles to deliver capital projects, obsolescence upgrades, and safety initiatives across manufacturing facilities.

The team operates nationwide, with approximately 50% travel and opportunities to contribute to safety and efficiency improvements within a