Field Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan 2-to-1 match

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Childress, Texas office is seeking a Field Engineer with 4+ years of construction experience to join the team in a non-remote, on-site role. You will lead field activities and coordinate with design, owner and contractors.

You may relocate as needed and contribute to safety, schedule, and quality on large industrial projects. This position emphasizes integration across teams and project phases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant construction experience; large-scale industrial experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Experience in construction management software (ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid) preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex civil design plans and specifications.
• Commitment to safety and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site and construction-phase services on large projects to verify conformance with designs and contracts.
• Serve as central point of integration between design team, owner, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Oversee review of contractor submittals and RFIs; facilitate construction meetings.
• Maintain clear, well-documented communication among all parties.
• Bridge design and execution, protecting owner’s and designer’s interests through documentation and coordination.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Relocation readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Procore

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Childress, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Field Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

The Construction Field Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating site and civil construction‑phase services on large, complex projects to verify the constructed work substantially conforms to the approved design intent and contract documents prepared by Kimley-Horn. This role serves as the central point of integration between the design team, owner, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction during construction. Candidates must be open to relocation as needed.

The position requires strong organizational skills and professional judgment to manage high volumes of project information, including RFIs, submittals, meeting documentation, and field observations. The Construction Field Engineer oversees the timely and accurate review of contractor submittals and RFIs, facilitates and participates in construction meetings, and maintains clear, well‑documented communication among all parties.

Through on-site construction observations and reporting, the role verifies that installed site and civil components are consistent with the plans, specifications, and applicable standards, and identifies potential deviations or constructability issues early. The Construction Field Engineer helps resolve issues in a manner consistent with the contract documents while supporting project schedule, quality, and risk management objectives.

This position plays a key role in bridging design and execution, protecting the owner’s and designer’s interests’ thorough documentation, proactive coordination, and disciplined construction‑phase oversight.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant construction experience, large-scale industrial experience preferred
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Experience in construction management software preferred (i.e. Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid)
• Ability to interpret complex civil design plans and specifications
• Commitment to safety
• Strong communication skills

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.