Field Engineer

Petroplan; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 95,755 - 125,644; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Project Construction Coordinator / Field Engineer to oversee geotechnical investigations and coordinate construction activities at a mine site in Bagdad, Arizona. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have at least five years of project management experience. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position offers a competitive day rate along with accommodations and transportation provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project construction management.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental compliance.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate geotechnical field investigations and construction activities.
• Manage brownfield works and coordinate contractors.
• Prepare daily reports and review contractor submissions.

Skills

Geotechnical Analysis

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

GeoStudio

LPILE

PLAXIS

Job description

Project Construction Coordinator / Field Engineer – Civil / Geotechnical

Day Rate: $600

Work Rotation: 4 weeks onsite / 1 week off

Accommodation: Provided

Transportation: Provided

Position Overview

This contract role will be based at the Bagdad, AZ mine site and associated Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) jobsite. The Project Construction Coordinator / Field Engineer will support all phases of geotechnical project delivery, including field investigations, data analysis, design integration, and construction support.

The role has a strong emphasis on health, safety, environmental compliance (HSE), and effective coordination with contractors and site operations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout construction execution, turnover, pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up, ensuring a smooth handoff to site operations.

This position reports to the Project Construction Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee geotechnical field investigations, construction activities, and sample collection
• Manage brownfield exploratory works within an active operating mine, coordinating with multiple contractors
• Coordinate SIMOPS with mine operations, including potholing activities using vacuum trucks to identify and document underground utilities prior to construction
• Support Home Office Engineering and Engineer of Record teams with as-built documentation and redline drawings
• Prepare daily reports and review subcontractor daily field reports, geotechnical data, and analyses
• Collaborate with contractors to develop soil and rock material properties and assess slope and foundation stability
• Ensure geotechnical findings are fully integrated into civil design through coordination with geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Provide construction support by adapting designs to real-time field conditions
• Identify potential scope changes and support the RFI process
• Support Project Quality processes, including Field Observation Reports (FORs) and Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs)
• Review contractor Project Work Plans and Health & Safety Plans
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships with contractors and project stakeholders
• Utilize geotechnical analysis software including GeoStudio, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, PLAXIS, Settle3, and MathCAD
• Nature of Work: Provides technical and field support to the project FMI / PMT HSE team, addressing moderately complex issues with independent problem-solving
• Collaboration: Regular interaction with site leadership, EPCM teams, contractors, Home Office Engineering, Engineer of Record, and subcontractor field and home office teams
• Autonomy: Works under limited supervision with discretion to set priorities, objectives, and timelines impacting functional areas
• Document Control: Reviews and comments on project documentation through Aconex and hard-copy systems, including drawings, specifications, schedules, RFP scopes, and three-week look-ahead plans (3WLAs); may participate in constructability and 3D model reviews
• Commercial Oversight: Reviews and approves subcontractor Time & Materials timesheets for labor, equipment, materials, and supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project construction management

OR

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive experience in construction management, directly involved in field execution and coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale or mega projects (USD $1B+), particularly mineral processing facilities
• Four (4) or more years of significant experience in geotechnical engineering
• Proficiency with specialized geotechnical software
• Prior EPCM and/or Owner’s Project Management Team experience
• Heavy industrial construction project experience
• Familiarity with Lean Construction and advanced construction planning methods
• Understanding of labor requirements, forecasting, and productivity tracking
• Experience developing and tracking KPIs and daily progress metrics
• Proven ability to work effectively within integrated client, EPCM, and contractor teams