Field Engineer – Airport Infrastructure Projects

Tutor Perini Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation is looking for a Field Engineer to support the Newark AirTrain project at Newark International Airport. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of construction experience in heavy civil, bridges, or transit works, with emphasis on coordination, planning, and field documentation.

The candidate should read drawings, review specs, and manage RFIs/submittals while ensuring safety and quality compliance across subcontractors and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology or similar from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience on heavy civil, bridge, transportation, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience working for a civil infrastructure or heavy civil general contractor.
• Experience supporting structural steel fabrication and erection operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of AISC standards and structural steel construction practices.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or BIM platforms.
• Experience with bridge, transit, rail, airport, marine, or tunnel construction projects.
• EIT certification or pursuit of PE license is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, Primavera
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist project management and field supervision with daily construction operations.
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents for compliance.
• Track project progress and assist with schedule updates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and support cost tracking efforts.
• Prepare and maintain daily reports, production reports, and field documentation.
• Coordinate inspections with owners, engineers, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Generate and manage RFIs, submittals, and material tracking logs.
• Support quality control activities and ensure work complies with contract requirements.
• Verify field quantities and assist with project surveying and layout activities.
• Participate in project meetings and document meeting minutes and action items.
• Assist with procurement and delivery coordination of materials and equipment.
• Identify potential project issues and communicate them to project leadership.
• Promote and support all company safety initiatives and project safety programs.

Skills

Field Engineering

Construction Planning

Quality Control

Documentation

Scheduling

RFIs & Submittals

Communication

Safety Programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Construction Engineering Technology

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

HCSS

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

BIM platforms

Job description

Tutor Perini Corporation is looking for a Field Engineer to support the Newark AirTrain project at Newark International Airport. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of construction experience in heavy civil, bridges, or transit works, with emphasis on coordination, planning, and field documentation.

The candidate should read drawings, review specs, and manage RFIs/submittals while ensuring safety and quality compliance across subcontractors and field teams.