Field Engineer - New Graduate - Heavy Civil Infrastructure - May 2027 Start

S&B USA; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

S&B USA Construction is seeking a Field Engineer for the Mid-Atlantic region. This entry-level position supports the construction of major highway and bridge projects, working alongside Project Managers and Superintendents. Ideal candidates are graduating in 2027 with Civil Engineering or Construction Management backgrounds.

The role emphasizes hands-on field experience, cost tracking, scheduling, quality control, and safety compliance on heavy civil infrastructure assignments.

Qualifications

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• 0-4 years of field construction experience required.
• Internship or co-op with heavy civil or transportation contractor preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent and Project Manager in managing all aspects of a construction project.
• Interpret designs, drawings, and specifications; prepare quantity takeoffs.
• Maintain submittal logs, RFI logs and shop drawings.
• Track costs, time cards, and cost codes; assist in project close‑out.

Skills

Read plans/interpreting drawings

Cost analysis & estimating

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

E.I.T. preferred

Job description

Field Engineer - New Graduate - Heavy Civil Infrastructure - May 2027 Start

Mid-Atlantic Region

Fay is part of S&B USA Construction, a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

We are seeking highly motivated Civil Engineering and Construction Management graduates to join our team as Field Engineers beginning in May 2027. This is an entry-level opportunity to build hands‑on experience supporting the construction of major highway, bridge and other heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

What You'll Gain

As a Field Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents while gaining hands‑on experience on major transportation infrastructure projects. You will be exposed to the complete construction process—from project planning and estimating through field execution, quality control, scheduling and project closeout.

Basic Position Summary Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing all aspects of a construction project including the financial administration, cost reporting and field activities. This position is predominately based in the field.

Responsibilities/Functions

• Assists with pre‑construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings
• Has a clear understand specifications, drawings, standards, and subcontractor & supplier scope of work, etc.
• Demonstrates, communicates, and reinforces all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Interprets specifications, designs and drawings and prepares quantity takeoffs
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Verifies work‑in‑place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities;
• Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
• Ensures craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; verifies cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
• Maintains as‑built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
• Maintains RFI logs
• Participates in constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
• Takes weekly jobsite photographs
• Works with the Safety Department to insure that project safety records are accurately maintained
• Assists in quality control activities
• Assists in preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in development of meeting minutes
• Assists in project close‑out activities
• May support estimates as needed

Essential skills and experience

Target Candidates: Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field who will graduate between December 2026 and May 2027.

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 0-4 years of field construction experience required position specific
• Previous internship or co‑op experience with a heavy civil, highway, bridge, transportation or general construction contractor is preferred but not required.
• E.I.T. preferred but not required
• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Thorough understanding of cost analysis & estimating
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required toCarry tools and equipment,climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction), stand; walk, (stand for long periods of time) handle, or feel; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to wear steel toed boots at all times.It is mandatory that the employee wear approved personal protective equipment.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Perform a variety of duties while exposed to outside elementsor confined spaces. Repeat tasks of short duration according to set procedures and evaluate information using measurable. Follow set procedures and standards.

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Fay, S&B USA is a Drug Free Workplace

Core Values

Work Safely:Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return:Earning a fair profit increases our long‑term value

Value People:Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity:Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions:Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or Phone: [phone] ext. 1032

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As set forth in S&B USA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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