Field Construction Services Engineer – Employee-Owned

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH in Duluth, MN is seeking a Construction Services Engineer to join our employee‑owned team. You will participate in field activities on transportation projects, provide on-site representation, and support documentation, testing, survey coordination, and more.

Travel to project sites as needed, apply engineering knowledge to construction duties, and help develop punch lists while maintaining accurate project records and coordination with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Willingness to learn construction administration software.
• Commitment to SEH’s Quality and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field activities on projects with varying levels of complexity and construction conditions.
• Provide on-site representation for a variety of transportation projects, supporting tasks such as documentation, material testing, survey coordination, and more.
• Travel to project sites as needed to complete field responsibilities.
• Apply engineering and technical knowledge to support construction-related duties.
• Assist with field observations on less complex construction projects to ensure conformance with contract documents.
• Maintain daily documentation of certified work and enter quantities into record-keeping systems or contract administration software.
• Communicate regularly with engineers, contractors, landowners, utility companies, and public stakeholders regarding project progress and concerns.
• Support monitoring of contractor schedules and construction progress, reporting updates to senior construction staff and project managers.
• Assist in developing project punch lists and compiling final documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Help prepare record drawings and maintain project files and digital records.
• Monitor contractor activities on-site under direct supervision.
• Handle basic issues independently and elevate more complex matters to senior staff.
• Possess a foundational to intermediate understanding of construction practices.

Skills

Reading and interpreting plans and spe

Strong communication skills

Multitasking and organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to learn construction CAD/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Construction administration software

Job description

SEH in Duluth, MN is seeking a Construction Services Engineer to join our employee‑owned team. You will participate in field activities on transportation projects, provide on-site representation, and support documentation, testing, survey coordination, and more.

Travel to project sites as needed, apply engineering knowledge to construction duties, and help develop punch lists while maintaining accurate project records and coordination with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.