Field Engineer - Transit & Airport Infrastructure

Tutor Perini Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Field Engineer for the Newark AirTrain project at Newark International Airport. The role focuses on field layout, quantity tracking, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring work conforms to contract documents and schedules.

The candidate will prepare and submit work plans, review drawings, assist with RFIs, maintain daily reports, and support safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of civil construction field or internship experience.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specs, and schedules; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support field engineering and layout activities to meet schedule milestones.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, inspectors, and design professionals.
• Prepare and review construction work plans, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Maintain daily field reports, inspection logs, and as-built drawings.
• Monitor quality and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Read & interpret civil drawings

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Field layout software

Surveying equipment

MS Office suite

Job description

Tutor Perini Corporation in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Field Engineer for the Newark AirTrain project at Newark International Airport. The role focuses on field layout, quantity tracking, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring work conforms to contract documents and schedules.

The candidate will prepare and submit work plans, review drawings, assist with RFIs, maintain daily reports, and support safety and quality on site.