Field Project Engineer: Heavy Civil Power Infra

R-2 Contractors; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking a Field Project Engineer to support management and field leadership on active heavy civil underground power infrastructure projects. You'll coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and crews to ensure field execution and timely documentation across multiple sites.

The role targets hands-on learning in a fast-moving environment, requiring organization, safety-mindedness, and adaptability to changing field conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant construction experience will be considered.
• Previous construction internship, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or comparable field experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, civil drawings, specifications, and details.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, daily reporting, quantity tracking, and construction documentation preferred.
• Comfort working around active heavy equipment, excavation, underground utility operations, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across field and office teams.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with construction management software is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work at changing project locations as business needs require.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day field operations and coordination under the direction of project management and field leadership.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, details, and project documents to support field execution.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change documentation, meeting notes, daily reports, and document control.
• Track installed quantities, production, materials, deliveries, and other project information as assigned.
• Help compare field conditions and completed work against plans, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Coordinate information with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and owners as directed.
• Identify drawing conflicts, field discrepancies, missing information, or potential issues and elevate them promptly to project leadership.
• Assist with material takeoffs, procurement coordination, delivery tracking, and verification of materials received in the field.
• Support schedule updates, short-term planning, progress reporting, cost tracking, and change management activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate project records, photos, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, inspections, and coordination activities.
• Support quality control and help verify that work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Follow all company and project safety requirements and immediately communicate unsafe conditions or concerns.
• Adapt to changing field conditions, project priorities, and assignments while maintaining a high level of ownership and follow-through.
• Perform additional project and field support duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading plans

Communication skills

Organization & detail orientation

Multi-priority management

Safety minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Equivalent construction experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking a Field Project Engineer to support management and field leadership on active heavy civil underground power infrastructure projects. You'll coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and crews to ensure field execution and timely documentation across multiple sites.

The role targets hands-on learning in a fast-moving environment, requiring organization, safety-mindedness, and adaptability to changing field conditions.