Field Engineer

Onyx Corporation; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer to support our heavy civil and excavation team. This hands-on role partners with Project Managers in the field and offers growth opportunities within a family-owned company.

You will review plans, assist with excavation and sitework, track quantities and costs, maintain field records, and coordinate with crews and inspectors. Strong reading of plans and clear communication are essential, along with a valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Construction or field experience preferred; internships considered.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with HCSS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GPS/GNSS, or similar construction technology is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with daily field operations.
• Review plans, specifications, elevations, grades, and construction details.
• Assist with excavation, grading, drainage, utilities, and sitework activities.
• Track project quantities, production, materials, trucking, and equipment.
• Maintain daily reports, project documentation, photographs, and field records.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, change orders, and project cost tracking.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project teams.
• Identify field issues and help develop practical solutions.
• Monitor work for quality, safety, and compliance with project plans.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with scheduling and coordination.

Skills

Reading construction plans

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Construction Management

Tools

Excel

HCSS

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

GPS/GNSS

Job description

Field Engineer – Heavy Civil / Excavation

Onyx Corporation is seeking a motivated Field Engineer to join our heavy civil and excavation team. This is a hands‑on position supporting Project Managers in the field and providing an opportunity to grow your career in construction with a family‑owned company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with daily field operations.
• Review plans, specifications, elevations, grades, and construction details.
• Assist with excavation, grading, drainage, utilities, and sitework activities.
• Track project quantities, production, materials, trucking, and equipment.
• Maintain daily reports, project documentation, photographs, and field records.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, change orders, and project cost tracking.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project teams.
• Identify field issues and help develop practical solutions.
• Monitor work for quality, safety, and compliance with project plans.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with scheduling and coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Construction or field experience preferred; internships considered.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with HCSS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GPS/GNSS, or similar construction technology is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

What We Offer

As a family‑owned company, we value teamwork, accountability, hard work, and treating people with respect. This position offers hands‑on experience in heavy civil construction with opportunities to grow into increased responsibilities in Project Management, Estimating, or Field Operations.

If you're looking to build your career in construction and aren't afraid to get your boots dirty, we'd like to hear from you!