Field Engineer: Spring 2027 Grads - Build & Grow

PCL Construction; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer- Spring 2027 Grads in California to contribute to high-profile projects.

This entry-level opportunity emphasizes mentorship, safety leadership, and collaboration across projects in Glendale, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. The role supports project engineers and superintendents, offering hands-on experience with inspections, RFI coordination, and document control.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in a related field: construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 12 months of varied experience as field engineer/coordinator preferred; internships count.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures (formwork, self-perform, subcontracted work, temporary works, equipment, scheduling).
• Strong problem solving using construction principles and practical solutions.
• Clear verbal and written communication with supervisors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and leads inspections and orientations, identifies hazards and corrections, and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
• Coordinates with superintendent on workforce planning.
• Maintains project document control and procedures; supports project engineers and superintendents to lead trade contractors (RFIs, shop drawings, changes, billings).
• Participates in supervision of self-perform scopes, including labor and quantity tracking for LCRs.
• Mentors and coaches field engineers and students/interns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer- Spring 2027 Grads in California to contribute to high-profile projects.

This entry-level opportunity emphasizes mentorship, safety leadership, and collaboration across projects in Glendale, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. The role supports project engineers and superintendents, offering hands-on experience with inspections, RFI coordination, and document control.