Field Engineer – Heavy Civil Highway Projects

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision,

LTD/STD coverage.

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking an experienced Field Engineer for an Abilene, TX project. You will provide technical support to field staff on roads and highway construction, ensuring plans and specifications are followed and assisting with scheduling and permits.

You will measure work, maintain daily records, and collaborate with inspectors, project managers, and subcontractors to keep the job on schedule and within budget. This role emphasizes safety, coordination, and on-site leadership.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of construction engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be willing to move/travel to projects.
• Working knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment, assigned discipline design, and overall engineering standards is necessary.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to assist in the preparation, review, and coordination of project submittals, including obtaining required documents from subcontractors.
• Skilled in assigning and tracking cost codes, verifying subcontractor/supplier billing, and managing project documentation.
• Familiarity with change order processes, including tracking materials, labor, and equipment for accurate cost evaluation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support all aspects of project management.
• Knowledge of safety standards and ability to work with the Safety Department to identify and mitigate job hazards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen to ensure plans and specs are followed and cost-effective methods are used.
• Bring deficiencies of plans to attention of inspector and Project Manager.
• Assist with resolution of problems with inspectors.
• Measure all work and report quantities to Project Engineer for monthly estimate and accounting system.
• Maintain accurate daily records of job activities, quantities performed, and instructions for owner and safety.
• Provide technical assistance with project scheduling and prepare 3-week look ahead schedule.
• Coordinate delivery of materials to ensure no delays in progress.
• Obtain local state and federal permits related to construction activities.
• Supervise and direct subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Approve timesheets for accuracy and proper allocation.
• Analyze potential job hazards and prepare plans to eliminate risks.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Project coordination

Cost tracking

Field engineering

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or construction management

Tools

Surveying equipment

Project documentation software

Job description

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking an experienced Field Engineer for an Abilene, TX project. You will provide technical support to field staff on roads and highway construction, ensuring plans and specifications are followed and assisting with scheduling and permits.

You will measure work, maintain daily records, and collaborate with inspectors, project managers, and subcontractors to keep the job on schedule and within budget. This role emphasizes safety, coordination, and on-site leadership.