Entry-Level Field Engineer - Commercial Construction

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks a motivated Field Engineer to join our Commercial Division in North Port, FL. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience coordinating layout, field management, and project documentation on community-focused commercial projects.

You will work with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to learn fundamentals of scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and site inspections, with a path toward field supervision and management roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel; scheduling or project management software exposure is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a collaborative construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent and Foreman with layout, measurement, and field engineering tasks.
• Support daily project operations, including scheduling updates, document tracking, and field communication.
• Help prepare and process RFIs and submittals.
• Maintain As-Built drawings, progress logs, and photo documentation.
• Participate in site inspections, safety meetings, and quality control reviews.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate material deliveries and installation tracking.
• Gain exposure to estimating, scheduling, and project documentation systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

MS Project exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks a motivated Field Engineer to join our Commercial Division in North Port, FL. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience coordinating layout, field management, and project documentation on community-focused commercial projects.

You will work with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to learn fundamentals of scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and site inspections, with a path toward field supervision and management roles.