Field Engineer

FlatironDragados; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to lead precision-focused construction oversight on the SR 400 Express Lanes project in Atlanta. You will oversee production scheduling, material readiness, and contract compliance, collaborating with crews to keep work on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1+ years in construction engineering, with preferred experience on large civil road projects and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Knowledge of drawings, specifications, materials and required standards.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Experience on heavy civil projects valued at $100M+ preferred.
• Experience with road building (grading, earthwork, drainage, utilities) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm materials and resources are available.
• Review shop drawings and design specifications to ensure quality and contract compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling; identify risk to budget or schedule.
• Monitor project performance and document daily activities and cost coding.
• Review and approve timecards; coordinate with payroll and site supervisors.
• Ensure quality assurance through inspection and documentation; manage permits as needed.
• Plan field layout and coordinate utility markings and permits with crews.

Skills

Construction equipment

Drawings & specs

Building materials

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

You will be joining our $4.6B SR 400 Express Lanes project in Atlanta—one of the largest roadway projects in the United States—delivered through a public-private partnership led by FlatironDragados and ACCIONA. This landmark infrastructure project includes the design, construction, long-term operation, and maintenance of the corridor for 50 years, transforming a critical route and supporting mobility in one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions.

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What you will be doing

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
• Experience working on heavy civil projects valued at $100M or more preferred.
• Experience with road building (grading, earthwork, excavation, drainage, storm sewer, utilities) preferred.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $105,000.00/Yr.