Field Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package and

Paid time off

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Wellness benefits & EAP

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados is leading a landmark SR 400 Express Lanes project in Atlanta, a public-private partnership that spans design, construction, and long-term operations. The Field Engineer will oversee site production, ensure compliance with codes and contract specs, and collaborate with crews and engineering leaders to keep milestones on track.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1+ years in construction engineering, strong communication, and scheduling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment, drawing & specifications, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling, identifying risk elements that could impact budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to track project performance and documents activities.
• Remits accurate project quantity input using cost coding and coordinates with finance on employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards with supervision and resolves inquiries.
• Reviews project specifications for QA and manages certificates, inspections and documentation.
• Plans field layout and coordinates permits, utility markings and contractor work methods.
• Assists development of design drawings and provides technical input as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Scheduling

Construction engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

Join the $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 program includes the design, construction, and long‑term operation and maintenance of the corridor over 50 years, transforming a critical transportation 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.

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.