Field Engineer

PCL Construction; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Field Engineer for its Arizona office. The role entails mentoring, leading inspections, and ensuring adherence to health and safety practices. Ideal candidates will have a related degree and strong communication skills, with 0–12 months of experience preferred. Join a company committed to building better communities in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 0–12 months of experience as a field engineer or coordinator preferred.
• Understands and applies construction principles to problem-solve.
• Writes clear technical communication to trade contractors, designers and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and leads inspections and orientations.
• Coordinates with superintendent on workforce planning.
• Maintains project document control and procedures.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Knowledge of construction specifications

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-solving

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Construction-related software

Job description

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We are a community of builders committed to building better communities and to looking ahead, not just to the next project.

The future you want is within reach.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and leads inspections and orientations, identifies hazards and corrections, and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
• Coordinates with superintendent on workforce planning.
• Maintains project document control and procedures. Supports project engineers and/or superintendents to lead trade contractors, including requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, changes, and billings.
• Participates in the supervision of self‑perform scopes, including resolving crew sizes, labor tracking, and quantity tracking for Labor Cost Reports (LCRs).
• Mentors and coaches field engineers and students/interns.
• Identifies issues on‑site or in defined work scopes.
• Coordinates third‑party inspections and site reviews.
• Participates in crafting, implementing, and supervising a quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
• Develops and maintains positive relationships focusing on all partners.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field: construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 0–12 months of varied experience as a field engineer or coordinator preferred; time acquired during internships in the field may count as experience.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures (e.g., formwork methodologies, self‑perform work, subcontracted work scopes, temporary work, equipment, and scheduling techniques).
• Understands and applies construction principles to problem‑solve.
• Effective verbal and written communication with supervisors, subcontractors, and reports.
• Proven track record of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Writes clear technical communication to trade contractors, designers and inspectors.
• Develops and maintains effective partner relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction‑related software.

PCL is an innovative, employee‑owned company that values passion and pride in the work we do. Our projects power essential infrastructure and utilities. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we support and develop our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment‑related decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Position: Field Engineer – Bakersfield office (Requisition 10322). Employee status: Regular Full‑Time. Primary location: Arizona. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology (Construction).