Field Engineer: Civil Construction & Earthwork Pro

Gibralter Border Barriers; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibralter Border Barriers in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects. You will be the field-to-project link, ensuring work complies with plans, specs, and quality standards.

The role emphasizes earthwork, utilities, documentation, and public agency compliance, offering hands-on field experience under Project Managers and Superintendents. Ideal for an early-career civil professional building a long-term career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in heavy civil or infrastructure construction.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and drawings in Procore.
• Familiarity with geotechnical or construction materials testing.
• Exposure to 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.
• Review and interpret drawings, specs, and submittals for field compliance.
• Support layout verification, line/grade checks, and technical clarifications.
• Assist with earthwork, utilities, drainage, and related infrastructure work.
• Perform quantity take-offs, track installed quantities, and support pay apps.
• Coordinate materials testing activities as needed.
• Inspect materials and workmanship for contract compliance and quality.
• Interface with field crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Support safety compliance for trenching, traffic control, and heavy equipment.
• Maintain daily reports, logs, and field documentation.
• Identify field issues and assist with resolution, including change orders.
• Assist in preparing work plans and JHAs.

Skills

Field operations

Reading drawings

Effective communication

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Job description

Gibralter Border Barriers in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects. You will be the field-to-project link, ensuring work complies with plans, specs, and quality standards.

The role emphasizes earthwork, utilities, documentation, and public agency compliance, offering hands-on field experience under Project Managers and Superintendents. Ideal for an early-career civil professional building a long-term career.