Field Engineer – Heavy Civil, Major CA Infrastructure Project

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Field Engineer for a large heavy civil construction project in Fresno, California. The role supports field operations, planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and technical execution on a major infrastructure program.

The candidate will review plans, manage schedules, and coordinate with owners, designers, and subcontractors to ensure milestones are met. A Civil Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with cost tracking, estimating, forecasting, and contracts.
• CPM scheduling and resource planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and develop construction schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors for procurement and readiness activities.
• Assist with bid packages, quotes, and contract preparation.
• Prepare work plans and lead preconstruction coordination meetings.
• Monitor daily field activities for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Support change orders, RFIs, submittals, and progress reporting.
• Maintain safety standards and relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Field engineering

CPM scheduling

Cost tracking

OSHA compliance

MS Office

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Field Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Fresno, California
Salary Range: $95,000 – $140,000 (Based on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Important Note – Please Read Before Applying

✔ Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
✔ Relevant U.S. heavy civil construction experience required

About the Project

Join one of California’s largest infrastructure projects currently under construction in the Central Valley. This multi-billion-dollar transportation project includes a 32-mile alignment with complex civil scopes such as bridges, viaducts, tunnel work, utility relocations, trench sections, railroad coordination, roadway improvements, and major river crossings.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support field operations, planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and technical execution on a large-scale heavy civil project. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Review plans, specifications, and develop construction schedules aligned with project milestones

✔ Coordinate subcontractors for procurement, preconstruction deliverables, and readiness activities

✔ Assist with bid packages, quote collection, and contract preparation

✔ Prepare work plans, construction packages, and lead preconstruction coordination meetings

✔ Update and distribute work schedules while coordinating notifications with internal teams and agencies

✔ Monitor daily field activities and verify work complies with plans and specifications

✔ Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical issues and field changes

✔ Support subcontract administration including RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and performance tracking

✔ Assist with monthly progress billing, reporting, forecasting, and issue resolution

✔ Participate in change orders and claims documentation

✔ Maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel

✔ Enforce jobsite safety standards, cleanliness, and productivity expectations

✔ Identify changing site conditions and help develop solutions proactively

✔ Support permits, crossing applications, inspections, quality checks, and closeout documentation

Qualifications

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

✔ 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience

✔ Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA regulations

✔ Experience with cost tracking, estimating, forecasting, and contracts

✔ Knowledge of CPM scheduling and resource planning preferred

✔ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

✔ Primavera P6 experience preferred

✔ Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

✔ Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies early

✔ Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work independently or within a team

Preferred Background

✔ Transportation infrastructure projects

✔ Bridges, structures, utility relocations, rail, tunnels, or roadway construction

✔ Public works or design-build project experience

✔ Competitive salary based on experience

✔ Opportunity to work on one of California’s most significant infrastructure projects

Apply Today

If you have strong field engineering experience in heavy civil construction and want to be part of a landmark project, apply now.