Field Engineer I

Sundt-2

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly
Bonus Eligibility
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Health Coverage Starting Day One
Flexible Time Off
Health Savings and Wellness Credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program/Wellness

Job summary

Sundt is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer assistant in a dynamic construction environment in San Diego. The role provides a three-step progression (I, II, Senior) to grow technical and leadership skills while supporting project information flow and quality control.

You will assist in creating and managing drawings, changes, RFl’s, submittals, and budget forecasting, while learning PMP and change-management processes to help deliver projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

  • Ability to assume responsibility and communicate with others.
  • Entry-level requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

  • Assists Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and processing submittals, change orders, RFl's, and budget forecasting.
  • Supports the project management plan and change management processes.
  • May oversee BIM coordination between subcontractors and designers and assist LEED documentation.

Skills

Communication
Responsibility

Education

Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assists the Project Engineer with being the technical source of information for the project. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders and have responsibility for assisting in writing change orders, RFl's, meeting minutes, and reviewing Submittals. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step I is the entry level for individuals with a minimum of experience in this position.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Assists Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and other work tasks and assists with or reviews and processes submittals, change orders, RFl's, and budget forecasting. Ensures the timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval and ultimate disposition of meeting agendas, RFl's and daily reports.
  2. Demonstrates an understanding of the project management plan (PMP) and is involved in support and execution of the plan. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process and performs project scope activities and supports the project team to ensure the work needed to complete the project successfully.
  3. Ensures the administration of the project quality management plan and demonstrates and reinforces a culture of safety throughout the project.
  4. May assist in the calculation of daily production rates and unit costs for self-performed work. Participates in risk management including identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring and control on a project and demonstrates competency in understanding the environmental control processes for the project and takes corrective actions when necessary.
  5. May be responsible for overseeing/managing the BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination between Subcontractors and Designers.
  6. May be responsible for the documentation and submittal for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification of a building and for creating and updating Digital Record Drawings (ORD).
  7. May provide lines, grades and layout as required for the project while maintaining an organized logbook.
  8. May provide the following weekly quantities: maintains accurate quantity logs and reports quantities in compliance with the cost control manual. Completed logs are to be filed with the project files. Perform elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility. (Not all Field Engineers track quantities)
  9. Provides support to superintendents required for the execution of the work and assists in the resolution of field problems as necessary.
Minimum Job Requirements
  1. Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential.
  2. Entry-level position that normally requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.
  3. Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiency.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
  1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
  2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
  3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
  4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
  5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
  7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
  8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
  9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis.
  10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
Safety Level

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Pay Range: $63,200 - $94,800

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

  • Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
  • Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
  • Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance ProgramWorkplace Wellness Programs
  • Mental Health Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Educational Assistance
Job Info
  • Job Identification 10721
  • Job Category Operations/PreCon
  • Posting Date 08/04/2026, 03:32 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
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