Field Engineer: Travel & Build Specialist

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Electric Construction Co. is seeking a Field Engineer to contribute to the MEC Industrial District projects and support field operations across travel assignments.

You will engage in planning, quantity tracking, procurement, and contract administration to ensure safe, efficient execution on site. The role offers growth through diverse projects, relocation opportunities, and a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.7
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be able to access all points of a construction site
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
• Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Construction management

Construction engineering

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mass Electric Construction Co. is seeking a Field Engineer to contribute to the MEC Industrial District projects and support field operations across travel assignments.

You will engage in planning, quantity tracking, procurement, and contract administration to ensure safe, efficient execution on site. The role offers growth through diverse projects, relocation opportunities, and a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and timely delivery.