Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction (On-Site) PTO & 401k

Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Employment & Training Centers, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil construction projects in the Greater Houston area.

The role focuses on translating plans to field execution, coordinating with inspectors and surveyors, and supporting field crews and leadership. Ideal candidates are early-career civil engineers or construction managers with interest in field operations, plan reading, and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Entry-level and recent graduates will be considered.
• Internship, co-op, survey, field, or construction experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in field operations and heavy civil construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, pipelines, water/wastewater, drainage, roadway, or tunneling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support field execution of underground water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, large-diameter pipelines, lift stations, and roadwork.
• Assist Superintendent with daily planning, crew coordination, and material needs.
• Develop knowledge of plans, specifications, and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate with surveyors and verify layout information and elevations.
• Measure and track quantities, production, labor, and equipment.
• Provide accurate field information for daily reports and cost tracking.
• Maintain field documentation and as-built records.
• Review drawings with field leadership to ensure latest information is used.
• Support RFIs by gathering dimensions, photos, and sketches.
• Coordinate material deliveries and site access with field personnel.

Skills

Read construction plans

Attention to detail

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel to sites

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Entry-level candidates considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Survey equipment

HeavyJob

CMiC

Scheduling software

Job description

Employment & Training Centers, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy civil construction projects in the Greater Houston area.

The role focuses on translating plans to field execution, coordinating with inspectors and surveyors, and supporting field crews and leadership. Ideal candidates are early-career civil engineers or construction managers with interest in field operations, plan reading, and quality documentation.