Field Engineer - Heavy Highway Columbia, MO, Columbia, MO Operations - Project Management

ESS Companies; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support field operations on heavy highway construction projects. You will work alongside Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Project Managers to assist with coordination, documentation, tracking, and field activities.

Ideal candidates are early-career professionals pursuing a long-term career path in construction, with strong communication and organizational skills and a willingness to work in a field-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of construction-related experience.
• Willingness to work in a field-based environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers and field leadership with day-to-day project activities.
• Assist with daily reports and project documentation.
• Participate in field inspections and quality control activities.
• Progress toward a Project Engineer role through hands-on experience.

Skills

Field operations

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Field Engineer is an entry-level construction professional responsible for supporting project operations in the field while developing the technical, operational, and leadership skills necessary to advance into a Project Engineer role. Working alongside Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Project Managers, the Field Engineer assists with project coordination, documentation, production tracking, quality control, and field operations. This position is designed for early-career professionals seeking hands‑on experience in heavy highway construction and a long-term career path with Emery Sapp & Sons.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Field Operations Support

• Assist Project Engineers and field leadership with day-to-day project activities.
• Gain an understanding of heavy highway construction means and methods.
• Observe and track project progress, production quantities, and field productivity.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and project coordination efforts.
• Support jobsite logistics and communication between field and office teams.

Project Administration

• Assist with daily reports and project documentation.
• Maintain project records, photographs, and tracking logs.
• Support submittal, RFI, and document control processes.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop technical knowledge.

Quality & Safety

• Participate in field inspections and quality control activities.
• Assist in verifying work is completed according to project requirements.
• Support company safety initiatives and jobsite compliance efforts.
• Attend project safety meetings and training programs.

Professional Development

• Learn project management fundamentals through hands‑on experience.
• Develop schedule awareness, cost control understanding, and construction planning skills.
• Receive mentorship from experienced Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Project Managers.
• Progress toward a Project Engineer role through demonstrated performance and skill development.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering Technology, Related Construction or Engineering Field.
• 0-2 years of construction-related experience.
• Willingness to work in a field-based environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, or construction-related work experience.
• Exposure to heavy civil, highway, bridge, earthwork, concrete, or utility construction.
• Experience reading construction drawings and specifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About us

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.