Field Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Parsons; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a motivated Field Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Los Gatos, CA. The role emphasizes hands-on field work, with support for project documentation and coordination led by the Construction Team and Chief Inspector.

You will document quality, safety, and compliance, track RFIs/NCRs, and assist with logs, reports, and meetings. A strong background in CM and field engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years in CM, office engineering, field engineering, or utility design.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and field focus.
• Three+ years using CM software systems and standard construction docs.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control by documenting non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with field inspectors and project managers to ensure alignment.
• Track logs for RFIs, NCRs, and other construction documentation.
• Perform administrative duties under project management direction.
• Contribute to monthly progress reports and meeting minutes with Chief Inspector.

Skills

CM software systems

MS Office

Bluebeam

P6

Field engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Parsons is seeking a motivated Field Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Los Gatos, CA. This role offers significant hands-on experience in the field while also supporting essential project documentation and coordination tasks. You will work closely with the Construction Team and Chief Inspector to ensure quality, safety, and compliance throughout the project.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support quality control by documenting non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other field inspectors and managers.
• Assist with tracking and updating logs for RFIs, NCRs, and other construction documentation.
• Be able to perform administrative duties under the direction of project management.
• Contribute to monthly progress reports, RFI reviews, As-built drawing reviews, equipment list coordination, QC documents, and meeting minutes under guidance from the Chief Inspector.

Required Skills:

• At least three years of experience in CM, office engineering, field engineering, and/or design of utility infrastructure construction projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of construction processes and willingness to work primarily in the field.
• At least three years of recent experience using CM software systems
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), Bluebeam, and P6, with familiarity with construction documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

• We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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