Field Engineer — Civil Construction & Earthwork

Gibraltar US, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar US, Inc. in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects.

You will assist Project Managers and Superintendents, ensure field work aligns with plans, specs, and quality standards, and serve as a bridge between the field and project team. This hands-on role emphasizes earthwork, utilities, documentation, and public agency compliance, offering an early-career professional a path to grow in civil construction through varied

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related field.
• Approximately 1-3 years of experience in heavy civil or infrastructure construction (internships or co-ops accepted).
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and drawings in Procore.
• Exposure to geotechnical or construction materials testing.
• Familiarity with public works standards (DOT, municipal, AASHTO, FHWA).
• Field experience supporting earthwork, utilities, or site development projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with Project Managers and Superintendents to support field operations and project execution.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance in the field.
• Support field operations with layout verification, line and grade checks, and clarification of technical details.
• Assist with coordination of earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage, and related infrastructure work.
• Perform quantity take-offs, track installed quantities, and support pay applications and cost tracking.
• Coordinate materials testing activities.
• Inspect materials and workmanship to verify compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.
• Interface with field crews, subcontractors, inspectors, utility agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support safety compliance related to trenching, traffic control, and work around heavy equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and field documentation.
• Identify field issues proactively and assist with resolution, including support for change order documentation.
• Assist in in the preparation of workplans and JHAs.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Read drawings

Procore

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Adaptability

Safety-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Business Management

Tools

Procore

Job description

Gibraltar US, Inc. in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects.

You will assist Project Managers and Superintendents, ensure field work aligns with plans, specs, and quality standards, and serve as a bridge between the field and project team. This hands-on role emphasizes earthwork, utilities, documentation, and public agency compliance, offering an early-career professional a path to grow in civil construction through varied