Field Engineer

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks a motivated Field Engineer to join our Commercial Division in North Port, FL. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience coordinating layout, field management, and project documentation on community-focused commercial projects.

You will work with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to learn fundamentals of scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and site inspections, with a path toward field supervision and management roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel; scheduling or project management software exposure is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a collaborative construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent and Foreman with layout, measurement, and field engineering tasks.
• Support daily project operations, including scheduling updates, document tracking, and field communication.
• Help prepare and process RFIs and submittals.
• Maintain As-Built drawings, progress logs, and photo documentation.
• Participate in site inspections, safety meetings, and quality control reviews.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate material deliveries and installation tracking.
• Gain exposure to estimating, scheduling, and project documentation systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

MS Project exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer to join our Commercial Division in North Port, FL. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level construction professional to gain hands-on experience in community-focused commercial projects, including schools, fire stations, municipal buildings, and other public facilities.

The Field Engineer will work closely with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to learn the fundamentals of project coordination, layout, and field management. This role provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in project management or field supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent and Foreman with layout, measurement, and field engineering tasks.
• Support daily project operations, including scheduling updates, document tracking, and field communication.
• Help prepare and process Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals.
• Maintain As-Built drawings, progress logs, and photo documentation.
• Participate in site inspections, safety meetings, and quality control reviews.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate material deliveries and installation tracking.
• Gain exposure to estimating, scheduling, and project documentation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; exposure to scheduling or project management software a plus.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a collaborative construction environment.

Why Wharton-Smith?

At Wharton-Smith, we take pride in building communities, not just structures. From schools to public safety facilities, our projects make a lasting difference. We value integrity, teamwork, and professional growth—and we invest in developing the next generation of construction leaders.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear career paths for those ready to start their journey in construction.

Launch your career with Wharton-Smith and help us build a stronger North Port—one project at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.