Field Engineer

Recruiters' Network Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Recruiters' Network Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support field operations on a large heavy civil project in California’s Central Valley.

You will coordinate planning, scheduling, subcontractors, and field execution with project managers and field teams. The role requires reviewing plans, maintaining schedules, ensuring work aligns with specifications, and proactively addressing field changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety.
• Experience with cost tracking, forecasting, and contracts.
• CPM scheduling and resource planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and develop construction schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors for procurement and readiness activities.
• Assist with bid packages, quotes, and contract prep.
• Prepare work plans and lead preconstruction coordination meetings.
• Update schedules and coordinate with internal teams and agencies.
• Monitor field activities for compliance with plans and specs.
• Support with RFIs, submittals, and progress reporting.
• Contribute to monthly progress billing and change orders.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

CPM scheduling

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

OSHA regulations

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Field Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction

Important Note – Please Read Before Applying

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Relevant U.S. heavy civil construction experience required

About the Project

Join one of California’s largest infrastructure projects currently under construction in the Central Valley. This multi-billion-dollar transportation project includes a 32-mile alignment with complex civil scopes such as bridges, viaducts, tunnel work, utility relocations, trench sections, railroad coordination, roadway improvements, and major river crossings.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support field operations, planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and technical execution on a large-scale heavy civil project. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and develop construction schedules aligned with project milestones
• Coordinate subcontractors for procurement, preconstruction deliverables, and readiness activities
• Assist with bid packages, quote collection, and contract preparation
• Prepare work plans, construction packages, and lead preconstruction coordination meetings
• Update and distribute work schedules while coordinating notifications with internal teams and agencies
• Monitor daily field activities and verify work complies with plans and specifications
• Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical issues and field changes
• Support subcontract administration including RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and performance tracking
• Assist with monthly progress billing, reporting, forecasting, and issue resolution
• Participate in change orders and claims documentation
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel
• Enforce jobsite safety standards, cleanliness, and productivity expectations
• Identify changing site conditions and help develop solutions proactively
• Support permits, crossing applications, inspections, quality checks, and closeout documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience
• Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA regulations
• Experience with cost tracking, estimating, forecasting, and contracts
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling and resource planning preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Primavera P6 experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies early
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work independently or within a team

Preferred Background

• Transportation infrastructure projects
• Bridges, structures, utility relocations, rail, tunnels, or roadway construction
• Public works or design-build project experience
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work on one of California’s most significant infrastructure projects