Field Engineer - PE License is a plus

QRSE; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

13 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

QRSE, LLC in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Field Engineer to support construction projects under the Lead Project Engineer. This entry-level to early-career role builds foundational skills in document control, contract administration, and project controls while coordinating with inspectors, contractors, and owners.

You will maintain project records, track quantities, review daily reports, process pay items, and help with changes and RFIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field — OR equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of construction field experience.
• 0–3 years of field engineering or construction experience.
• Must obtain relevant inspection and testing certifications within first year.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification required; OSHA 30-Hour within first year.
• PE licensure track encouraged — EIT/FE exam completion preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• HDOT Experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized project files in digital and physical formats.
• Review daily inspection reports and Headlight diaries for accuracy, completeness, and proper pay item coding.
• Track and maintain project logs — materials certification, drill logs, hauling logs, compressive strength results, and other project-specific records.
• Process force account sheets — verify field measurements, complete forms, obtain signatures, and file in the project record.
• Prepare and process progress payment documentation. Compare reported quantities against QRSE logs and contract pay items.
• Draft change orders and support the change management process under supervision.
• Route, track, and perform basic reviews of submittals and RFIs. Ensure items progress through the review cycle and flag overdue items.
• Review contractor tax rates, insurance certificates, and subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Assist with field inspection activities as needed — inspect construction work, conduct sampling, and document observations.
• Verify contractor work complies with contract plans and specifications. Report non-conformances.
• Prepare independent cost estimates for small scope items when directed.
• Attend project coordination and progress meetings. Document action items and distribute meeting notes to the team.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and project stakeholders on submittal status, RFI responses, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate project status and documentation issues to the Field Engineer II, Construction Manager, or Lead.

Skills

Document Control

Contract Administration

Project Controls

Change Order Processing

Submittal Management

RFI Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / construction management

Tools

Headlight

Haul Hub

ArcGIS

Job description

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Field Engineer - PE License is a plus

All Full Time Honolulu, HI, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $60.00 Hourly

Core Focus: Document Control, Contract Administration, and Project Controls Foundation

Overview

The Field Engineer supports construction projects under the direction of a Lead Project Engineer, Construction Manager, or Resident Engineer. This role is the entry point to the engineering side of construction management — where field inspection data gets turned into contract administration: progress payments, change orders, submittals, RFIs, force accounts, and project controls.

A Field Engineer manages project documentation, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and maintains the records that drive the financial and administrative side of the project. They work closely with inspection staff to verify quantities, review daily reports, and ensure the documentation chain is complete and accurate.

This role is about building the foundational skills for project management — document control, contract comprehension, cost tracking, and clear communication with the project team, contractors, and the owner. Field Engineer staff are expected to develop proficiency quickly and take increasing ownership of their assigned responsibilities.

Core Competencies

• Document Control Management —Maintains organized, accurate, and accessible project records. Takes ownership of the documentation system — digital and physical — so the project team can find what they need when they need it.
• Contract Document Comprehension —Understands contract plans, specifications, special provisions, and all contract requirements. Can locate relevant provisions and apply them to project documentation and administration tasks.
• Project Controls Foundation —Develops basic proficiency in cost tracking, quantity verification, and schedule awareness. Understands how field data connects to pay items, progress payments, and change management.
• Change Order & Payment Processing —Executes change orders, progress payments, and force account documentation accurately. Understands the workflow from field measurement to contract payment.
• Submittal & RFI Management —Routes, tracks, and reviews submittals and RFIs. Ensures items move through the review process on schedule and flags delays.
• Communication —Communicates clearly and professionally with the project team, contractors, and the owner. Reports status, tracks action items, and follows through on commitments.
• Accountability & Growth —Takes ownership of assigned tasks and delivers on deadlines. Does what they say they’ll do and gets better at the work each week. Asks questions and applies feedback.

Representative Tasks

• Maintain organized project files in both digital and physical formats. Ensure records are accessible, current, and complete.
• Review daily inspection reports and Headlight diaries for accuracy, completeness, and proper pay item coding. Coordinate corrections with inspection staff.
• Track and maintain project logs — materials certification, drill logs, hauling logs, compressive strength results, and other project-specific records.
• Process force account sheets — verify field measurements, complete forms, obtain signatures, and file in the project record.
• Prepare and process progress payment documentation. Compare reported quantities against QRSE logs and contract pay items.
• Draft change orders and support the change management process under supervision.
• Route, track, and perform basic reviews of submittals and RFIs. Ensure items progress through the review cycle and flag overdue items.
• Review contractor tax rates, insurance certificates, and subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Assist with field inspection activities as needed — inspect construction work, conduct sampling, and document observations.
• Verify contractor work complies with contract plans and specifications. Report non-conformances.
• Prepare independent cost estimates for small scope items when directed.
• Attend project coordination and progress meetings. Document action items and distribute meeting notes to the team.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and project stakeholders on submittal status, RFI responses, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate project status and documentation issues to the Field Engineer II, Construction Manager, or Lead.

Tools & Systems

• Headlight —daily diaries, field documentation
• Haul Hub—material delivery tracking
• ArcGIS —lane closure and work schedule data entry, where applicable

Measurables

#

Measurable

Description

1

Document Control

Project records are organized, current, and easily accessible. Minimal oversight required. The team can find what they need without asking.

2

Contract & Field Knowledge

Understands contract requirements and can perform assigned documentation and administration tasks with minimal rework or supervision.

3

Payment & Force Account Processing

Progress payments, force account sheets, and change order documentation are accurate, complete, and processed on schedule.

4

All submittals and RFIs tracked, routed, and progressing. Overdue items flagged. Reviews are organized and communicated to management.

5

Task Timeliness

All assigned tasks completed by deadline. Communicates early when a deadline is at risk. Does not let items sit.

6

Learning & Growth

Demonstrates knowledge improvement and eagerness to learn. Takes initiative in understanding the contract and project operations.

7

Certification Maintenance

Obtains and maintains certifications required for field and inspection duties as applicable.

8

QRSE Values

Owns their work, flags problems early instead of hiding them, and helps teammates without being asked.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field — OR equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of construction field experience.
• 0–3 years of field engineering or construction experience.
• Must obtain relevant inspection and testing certifications within firstyear.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification required; OSHA 30-Hour within firstyear.
• PE licensure track encouraged — EIT/FE exam completion preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HDOT Experience

Promotion Readiness:

Advancement from Field Engineer I to Field Engineer II requires all of the following:

• Demonstrates proficiency in core competencies and project-specific measurables with minimal supervision.
• Consistently ensures compliance with contract documentation and quality standards.
• Takes initiative in managing assigned project documentation and field tasks without being directed.
• Exhibits strong communication, and coordination with the project team, contractors, and the owner.
• Obtains and maintains all required certifications for field and inspection duties.
• Receives recommendation from Lead based on demonstrated readiness.

Advancement requires Lead recommendation and Executive-level approval.

Why QRSE?:

We Invest in Our People

At QRSE, personal and professional growth isn’t an afterthought; it’s a priority. We believe that when we invest in our people, we empower them to do their best work and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

• Competitive compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (including dependents)
• 401(k) with company match (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%)
• Professional development, education, and certification reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Discounted perks (pet insurance, travel, entertainment, disability coverage)

The salary range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

QRSE, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.