Field Engineer - On-Site Construction & Coordination

PCL Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PCL Industrial Construction Co. seeks a Field Engineer to support day-to-day field operations across multiple US sites, coordinating work with superintendents and project managers and ensuring drawings and project plans are followed.

The role emphasizes safety, site measurements, RFIs, change orders, and accurate documentation, with preferred experience in Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and SAP. Excellent organization and field coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an operational role within industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, RFIs, and field documentation.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and site layouts.
• Hands-on experience with field coordination, material tracking, and subcontractor management.
• Basic knowledge of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and industrial construction methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in heavy industrial construction, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects (Preferred).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 (Preferred).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SAP or other project management tools (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the health, safety, and environment (HSE) plan, ensuring all safety procedures are followed.
• Assist in LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) oversight and regulatory compliance on-site.
• Support field teams in maintaining safe construction practices and adherence to company safety policies.
• Provide on-site support for construction operations, assisting superintendents, project managers, and project engineers.
• Conduct site measurements and quantity take-offs to ensure construction progress is accurately tracked.
• Assist in scheduling and project updates, ensuring proper alignment with the master schedule.
• Maintain and update drawings, technical documents, and site records.
• Participate in daily site walks to verify progress and communicate updates to project leadership.
• Generate RFIs (Requests for Information) and ensure all documentation is processed in a timely manner.
• Track and assist in the creation of change orders, material tracking, and procurement processes.
• Maintain compliance with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) system while also utilizing client‑specific software for project tracking.
• Ensure all construction records are properly documented and meet quality control standards.

Skills

Reading drawings/blueprints/site plans

Construction scheduling

Field coordination

RFIs and documentation

Safety compliance (HSE)

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

PCL Industrial Construction Co. seeks a Field Engineer to support day-to-day field operations across multiple US sites, coordinating work with superintendents and project managers and ensuring drawings and project plans are followed.

The role emphasizes safety, site measurements, RFIs, change orders, and accurate documentation, with preferred experience in Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and SAP. Excellent organization and field coordination are essential.