Field Project Engineer

Jgmusa

Fairfield (AL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Per diem paid 7 days/week on project

100% travel reimbursement

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Training & Continuing Education

Defined career path into senior field

Job summary

JGM is seeking a Field Engineer / Project Engineer who will travel nationwide, with initial training in Birmingham, AL, and Downingtown, PA. The role combines hands-on site work with leadership development, covering structural steel, mechanical installation, and pipefitters tasks.

You will support site operations, manage RFIs and submittals, monitor schedules, and ensure safety and quality while engaging with multiple industries.

Qualifications

Background in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent field experience or related education)
Comfortable with heavy travel and extended hours during active project phases
Currently working as a Project Engineer, Construction Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Superintendent looking for a clearer path up? This is that role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation
OSHA 30 certification preferred (OSHA 10 considered with willingness to obtain OSHA 30)
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced construction environments and adapt to changing field conditions
Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project demands requires

Responsibilities

Support daily site operations alongside Superintendents and Project Managers, from mobilization through project completion
Track and manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
Monitor progress against the schedule and flag issues before they become delays
Walk the site regularly to verify work matches plans and quality standards
Help keep the job running safely, on schedule, and on budget

Skills

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Microsoft Office Suite

Read & interpret drawings

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Reports To: Superintendent or Project Manager
Travel Required: Yes — Nationwide Project Assignments

Field Engineer / Project Engineer — Traveling

Reports To: Superintendent or Project Manager Location: Based out of Downingtown, PA or Birmingham, AL (initial training), with nationwide project assignments — primarily east of the Mississippi

Travel: 75–100%

Get Paid to Travel and Build Your Career

This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who wants to travel, earn well, and build toward a leadership career in industrial construction — not sit behind a desk. While on assignment, JGM covers you:

$120/day per diem, paid 7 days a week — not just workdays
Per diem alone adds up to roughly $840/week (~$3,600/month) in additional income while you're in the field — on top of your base salary

(Actual per diem totals depend on time spent on active assignment. Figures above are illustrative, not guaranteed.)

Your Career Path Starts Here

This role is the entry point into JGM's field leadership track. Field Engineers who perform well are developed into Superintendents and Project Managers — not just told there's "room to grow." Annual merit reviews and advancement are tied directly to demonstrated field performance and project responsibility, so your next step is based on what you do, not just tenure.

The Kind of Work You'll Be Doing

JGM self-performs complex industrial and heavy construction work, including:

Structural steel erection
Mechanical installation and process piping
Equipment setting and millwright work

You'll work across industries like metals & steel, power generation, mining & minerals, oil/gas & chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and bridge/highway/building infrastructure — the kind of projects most engineers only read about.

What You'll Do Day to Day

Support daily site operations alongside Superintendents and Project Managers, from mobilization through project completion
Track and manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
Monitor progress against the schedule and flag issues before they become delays
Walk the site regularly to verify work matches plans and quality standards
Help keep the job running safely, on schedule, and on budget

What We're Looking For

Background in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent field experience or related education)
Comfortable with heavy travel and extended hours during active project phases
Currently working as a Project Engineer, Construction Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Superintendent looking for a clearer path up? This is that role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation
OSHA 30 certification preferred (OSHA 10 considered with willingness to obtain OSHA 30)
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced construction environments and adapt to changing field conditions
Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project demands requires

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum 2 years of industrial construction field experience, preferably in structural steel, mechanical, piping, or process work
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software

Benefits