Field Engineer I: Mission-Critical Construction

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness Prog 

Parenting Benefits

Employee Discount Programs

Pet insurance

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching 

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Job summary

Ryan Companies in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support the project team. You will report to the Superintendent and Project Manager, gaining exposure to field and office operations and their impact on construction progress.

The role offers opportunities to coordinate shop drawings, assist in estimating, purchasing materials, managing inventories, and monitoring schedules. Introductory training and a structured path in construction operations are provided.

Qualifications

• Entry-level field engineer with a 4-year college degree in a construction-related field.
• Ability to interface with project team and adapt to field and office operations.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. as verified by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shop drawings and drawings reviews as part of project setup.
• Provide office and field support to the project team.
• Estimate and perform quantity takeoffs for materials and scopes.
• Purchase necessary materials to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain material and equipment inventory at the project site.
• Monitor schedules and update project milestones.
• Oversee subcontractor schedules with material deliveries and manpower.
• Assist in preparing billings and review invoices.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Shop drawings

Estimating takeoff

Materials procurement

Inventory management

Schedule monitoring

Subcontract coordination

Billing & invoicing

Staff support

Education

Bachelors in Construction

Job description

Ryan Companies in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support the project team. You will report to the Superintendent and Project Manager, gaining exposure to field and office operations and their impact on construction progress.

The role offers opportunities to coordinate shop drawings, assist in estimating, purchasing materials, managing inventories, and monitoring schedules. Introductory training and a structured path in construction operations are provided.