Field Engineer - West

CMC Hotels; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Annual lifestyle benefit

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMC is seeking a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our field team in California. You will represent on assigned jobsites, ensure installations align with design, and coordinate with stakeholders during pre-construction and progress meetings.

You will document progress, perform site assessments, and support the sales team with technical data and submittals. Travel regionally 25% to 50% is required, with a focus on delivering reliable, data-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field with strong fundamental knowledge.
• Preference for EIT/PE certification or active pursuit.
• Experience in civil/geotechnical projects and field collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Represent on assigned jobsites and ensure work aligns with design.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Conduct post-construction interviews to verify objectives.
• Document progress and submit daily reports to engineers and sales managers.
• Provide site assessments and data using DCP or similar methods.
• Assist Area Engineer with technical support, reports, and submittals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership ability

Travel 25-50%

Technical presentations

Project coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Construction Management considered

EIT or PE preferred

Tools

Design software

Report writing

Job description

There’s More To CMC Than Our Products And The Buildings, Structures, And Roads They Go Into. At CMC, It’s The People Inside Our Recycling Centers, Fabrication Plants, Manufacturing Facilities, Steel Mills And Offices That Make Us Who We Are As a Company. Our Success Comes From Finding, Retaining, And Supporting The Highest Quality Talent By Offering

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Represent Tensar Engineered Solutions on assigned jobsites during installation and ensure installation is being performed as designed
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings with all project stakeholders
• Conduct post-construction interviews with key stakeholders to ensure original design objectives are met and performing as expected
• Document progress, submit daily progress reports, collect and submit feedback to Area Engineer and Regional Sales Manager
• Provide project site assessment using dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) and/or other methods to provide data for Tensar solutions
• Assist Area Engineer with technical support for the sales team including using design software, writing reports and submittals

What You'll Need

• Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Project Engineer, or Field Technician experience preferred
• Strong communication and technical presentation skills
• Must have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the business and work with all levels in the organization
• Must have a strong leadership ability to focus, prioritize, and match skills to tasks
• Ability to travel regionally between 25% - 50% of the time
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations

Your Education

• BS in Civil Engineering preferred
• BS or AD in Construction Management considered
• Certificate of Engineering in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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