Field Engineer

Greenlight Resources; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation + bonus

Full benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Exposure to major industrial projects

Job summary

Greenlight Resources is seeking a Field Engineer to support day-to-day construction execution at large industrial projects. You will coordinate field activities, verify work quality, supervise layout and surveying tasks, and ensure information flows between the project team and the field.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers and field crews to keep activities on schedule, safe, and compliant with drawings and specifications in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in construction-related field.
• Experience with field engineering, layout/surveying, QA/QC, or supervision.
• Background in power or industrial facilities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support field execution across industrial construction projects, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specifications, safety standards, and project milestones.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks, documenting progress and identifying corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee surveying and layout activities, ensuring accurate measurements, elevations, and field documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and field supervisors to resolve design or construction issues.
• Enforce safety protocols, participate in audits, and help maintain a strong safety culture on site.
• Track quantities, materials usage, productivity, and progress to support project reporting and decision‑making.
• Assist with change management, documenting field modifications and supporting accurate as‑built records.
• Provide guidance to junior field staff and support overall field coordination efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Field leadership

Safety culture awareness

Surveying proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Surveying tools

Layout equipment

Construction measurement techniques

Job description

About the Company

We are a company that builds, installs, and maintains large‑scale industrial equipment and infrastructure for power, chemical, and heavy industrial facilities.

About the Role

A Field Engineer in this environment supports day‑to‑day construction execution by coordinating field activities, verifying work quality, supervising layout/surveying tasks, and keeping information flowing between the project team and the field. They help ensure construction progresses safely, accurately, and according to plans, specifications, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support field execution across industrial construction projects, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specifications, safety standards, and project milestones.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks, documenting progress and identifying corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee surveying and layout activities, ensuring accurate measurements, elevations, and field documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and field supervisors to resolve design or construction issues.
• Enforce safety protocols, participate in audits, and help maintain a strong safety culture on site.
• Track quantities, materials usage, productivity, and progress to support project reporting and decision‑making.
• Assist with change management, documenting field modifications and supporting accurate as‑built records.
• Provide guidance to junior field staff and support overall field coordination efforts.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3+ years of industrial construction experience in field engineering, layout/surveying, QA/QC, or construction supervision.
• Background in power, industrial, heavy mechanical, fabrication, or process facilities is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, surveying equipment, and field documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with field crews and project leadership.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with surveying tools, layout equipment, and construction measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial construction best practices, safety standards, and field coordination workflows.
• Experience supporting field execution on complex industrial projects.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive compensation + bonus
• Full benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement within a large industrial organization
• Ability to play a key role in field execution on major industrial project