Field Engineer

Calqulate; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking an experienced Field Engineer for a major heavy civil construction project in Fresno, CA. You will support field operations, planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and technical execution on a large-scale transportation project.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and 5+ years of heavy civil experience, with knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost tracking, and safety standards.

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

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Field operations coordination

Scheduling

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

Location: Fresno, California
Salary Range: $95,000 – $140,000 (Based on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

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

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits package

Opportunity to work on one of California’s most significant infrastructure projects