Field Project Engineer – Travel-Ready

Charge, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Full benefits for you and family

Generous paid time off

Employer funded retirement plan

Job summary

Charge, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to support our California operations. You will work under program managers and be responsible for field-based project management tasks, with frequent travel across the state to support field operations.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, a background in engineering or construction management, and a willingness to grow into a project management role. You will engage with field crews, manage documentation, and help ensure safety and quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field engineering or construction management experience.
• Familiar with Underground Service Alert (USA).
• Clear driving record.
• Strong math and computer skills with clear written and verbal communication.
• 6 months of quality control background.
• Willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel across California to support field operations.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Must wear PPE and FR clothing on site.
• Good problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project manager with insights on project risks and mitigation strategies; problem solve as needed.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent communication between field teams and office staff.
• Be the on-site customer contact, providing customer-facing support for field crews.
• Redline project drawings as necessary.
• Provide quality control of project documentation.
• Prepare reports for clients.
• Monitor QC schedule and provide cost data as requested.
• Assist crews with daily/weekly work planning including preparation of weekly binders and site walks.
• Ensure crews have accurate safety and quality documentation on site.
• Ensure project closeout punch list items are completed promptly.

Skills

Field engineering experience

USA knowledge

Driving record

Communication skills

Quality control

Flexible hours

Travel willingness

Read construction drawings

PPE & FR clothing

Problem solving

Organized

Job description

Charge, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to support our California operations. You will work under program managers and be responsible for field-based project management tasks, with frequent travel across the state to support field operations.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, a background in engineering or construction management, and a willingness to grow into a project management role. You will engage with field crews, manage documentation, and help ensure safety and quality