Field Project Engineer I – Heavy Civil Construction

EPC Consultants LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EPC Consultants LLC is seeking a Project Engineer I to join our on-site team for heavy civil construction projects. You will support planning, field execution, and project controls while coordinating with field leadership and subcontractors across active sites.

The role requires travel, on-site presence, and a focus on building construction knowledge and technical skills for increasing responsibility. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with civil construction focus.
• 0–2 years of construction estimating, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Experience with heavy civil construction, earthwork, or large site development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, field execution, and closeout.
• Interpret plans, specifications, drawings and other project documents for construction activities.
• Assist in resolving design questions and constructability issues.
• Support layout, measurements, elevations, and field-engineering activities.
• Track quantities, production, labor, equipment, costs, and project performance.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, job controls, and project reporting.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, material calculations, and cost information.
• Support material planning, procurement, and delivery tracking.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records and participate in meetings.
• Identify and communicate potential cost, schedule, or technical issues.
• Develop knowledge of heavy civil construction methods and project controls.

Skills

Civil Construction

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

Trimble GPS/GNSS

Topcon GPS / GNSS

Trimble Business Center

Job description

EPC Consultants LLC is seeking a Project Engineer I to join our on-site team for heavy civil construction projects. You will support planning, field execution, and project controls while coordinating with field leadership and subcontractors across active sites.

The role requires travel, on-site presence, and a focus on building construction knowledge and technical skills for increasing responsibility. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.