Field Engineer 2026 (Chesapeake, VA)

Allan Myers; Portlock (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Field Engineer 2026 to support crews on heavy civil construction projects. This full‑time entry level position focuses on planning, scheduling, execution, and control, helping meet cost goals and bid margins while promoting a safe home and work life.

You will develop work plans, interpret contract plans, document projects, and assist in pricing and materials coordination.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 0–2 years of engineering or construction experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supports a crew, project, or plant team by developing work plans and schedules.
• Interprets contract plans and specifications.
• Documents projects through diaries, photos, video, inspections and reports.
• Assists in cost control, pricing, and invoicing activities.
• Performs laborer tasks as part of a crew when needed.
• Supports safety initiatives and daily work planning.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Field Engineer 2026 (Chesapeake, VA)

Responsibilities

This full‑time entry level engineering position supports a crew(s), project or plant team(s) in the planning, scheduling, execution, and controlling of site and heavy civil construction projects. It has a particular focus on maintaining cost factor goals, bid day margins, and contributing to an incident and injury free home and work‑life. All while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.

• Communicates, models and continuously reinforces company culture and leadership practices with other team members, including values, safety, ethics policy, and the Collaborative Way.
• Supports a crew(s), project or plant team(s) by developing work plans and work schedules for production.
• Performs laborer tasks as part of a crew which may include pipe, excavation, site cleanup, painting, maintenance, and other crew work.
• Interprets contract plans and specifications.
• Ensures that work performed meets the specified requirements and production.
• Documents projects through diary entries, photographs, video, inspections, requests for information, reports, and in maintaining various CMiC logs and journals.
• Develops, reviews, and processes necessary submissions and tracks their status through to final approval.
• May assist in negotiation, pricing, and purchasing of parts, materials, and labor.
• Assists in managing and tracking fabrication, and in the delivery of required materials. Ensures correct cost‑code charging and invoicing.
• Tracks quantities of work performed by the company and by subcontractors. Provides input into quantities of work to be billed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the compliance and incorporation of safety initiatives, values, and the Home Safe Tonight program.
• May participate on Safe Production Teams.
• May assist with Daily Written Work Plans and Work Hazard assessments as applicable.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related major, or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of engineering or construction experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid‑Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long‑lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.