Field Engineer - Civil Infrastructure & Project Lead

Aecon U.S.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Field Engineer to support our project management team on major infrastructure builds in the United States. You will provide technical guidance to crews and sub-trades, ensuring work aligns with design drawings, codes, and specifications.

You will help plan field layout, manage permits, and drive quality, safety, and on-time delivery across the site. With at least two years in field engineering or project coordination, you will use Maximo, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and SAP to

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a Civil Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator in large process/power construction environments.
• Experience in quality control of rebar installation and concrete placement per ACI codes.
• Knowledge of construction equipment, rebar drawings, materials, and project standards.
• Proficiency with industry software (Maximo, MicroStation, AutoCAD, SAP).
• Strong MS Office skills and excellent written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedules and confirm material readiness.
• Coordinate shop drawings, design specs, material requirements, and project data for quality and contract compliance.
• Support development of technical requirements for work packages, planning, and scheduling.
• Identify risks that could affect budget or schedule and communicate mitigation plans.
• Prepare RFIs to clarify field conditions and changes.
• Record project quantities and costs in the project accounting systems.
• Coordinate subcontractor methods, schedules, and crews to align with project plan.
• Review specifications for QA at all project stages and manage necessary permits.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Construction software

Education

Civil Engineering (post-secondary)

Tools

Maximo

MicroStation

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Field Engineer to support our project management team on major infrastructure builds in the United States. You will provide technical guidance to crews and sub-trades, ensuring work aligns with design drawings, codes, and specifications.

You will help plan field layout, manage permits, and drive quality, safety, and on-time delivery across the site. With at least two years in field engineering or project coordination, you will use Maximo, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and SAP to