Field Engineer

Spicer Group Inc.; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group, a multidisciplinary engineering firm, seeks a Field Engineer to support construction administration and inspection on public and private infrastructure projects. This on-site role verifies conformance with plans, documents daily activities, and communicates field conditions to the Project Manager and Construction Manager to uphold safety and quality.

Collaborate with clients and contractors, prepare sketches of field changes, and maintain inspection records to ensure project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Construction inspection experience or familiarity with inspections is preferred.
• Ability to obtain region-specific industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Observe work in progress to ensure conformance with plans and specs.
• Document daily inspection activities and communicate findings to managers.
• Prepare sketches and record changes for master plans and field updates.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and project team as liaison.
• Maintain safety, quality, and company standards on site.

Skills

Construction inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

FIELD ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION SERVICE LINE POSITION SUMMARY

Spicer Group is seeking an experienced construction Field Engineer to support construction administration and inspection services on a variety of public and private infrastructure projects. This position serves as a key on-site representative, observing work in progress to verify conformance with plans and specifications; interpreting requirements related to materials and workmanship; documenting daily inspection activities; and communicating field conditions, issues, and progress to the Project Manager and Construction Manager. The Field Engineer works independently on projects with complex features, collaborates in project meetings, coordinates with clients and contractors as a liaison, and prepares sketches and record information to incorporate field changes into master plans while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and company standards.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k)-match program
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation Days
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Work-Life Balance
• Fitness Reimbursement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes work in progress to ensure conformance with specifications
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards
• Interprets specifications related to materials and workmanship
• Participates and provides input during project meetings
• Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from plans and incorporates changes into master plans
• Maintains daily inspection report of construction inspection activities
• Fully qualified representative capable of performing with little supervision
• Typically assigned to work independently on a project with complex features
• Reports periodically to the project manager and construction manager
• May oversee and provide direction to other construction services technicians
• Serves as liaison between client, contractor, and project manager
• Knowledge of company standards, plans, and specifications
• Applies appropriate procedures for resolving construction issues
• Responsible for keeping equipment and vehicle in good working condition, and reports any problems or repairs needed in a timely manner
• Maintains current status with all learning management system (LMS) training as related to safety
• Physical presence is an essential function of this job. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related engineering field
• Ability to possess and maintain required industry certifications based on region
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Construction inspection experience, preferable in the areas of municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure

FAIR OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled We appreciate your interest in Spicer Group! Your skills and work history will help with evaluating your qualifications for the position(s) that interest you. Spicer Group is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and shall consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other legally-protected characteristic. Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to explore or request a reasonable accommodation.