Graduate Field Engineer

SPC Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SPC Construction is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on-site engineering activities and ensure all work complies with engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

You will provide technical information, review plans, coordinate with crews and manage field layout, permits, and documentation to drive projects forward in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm materials, equipment and resources are available.
• Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications and project data to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling; identifies risk elements.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections and documents activities.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and cost coding with finance and accounting teams.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards; coordinates with Office Manager and payroll.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance and manages required certificates and inspections.
• Plans field layout with crews; ensures utility and commercial lines are marked; obtains permits as needed.
• Assists development of design drawings and provides technical input as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As a Field Engineer, you will be the driving force behind projects, providing technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

SPC Construction is committed to being more than just a stepping stone—we aim to be a launching pad. Engineers are welcomed as valuable team members and are given meaningful responsibilities, mentorship, and the opportunity to see real impact from their work. We foster a collaborative environment where questions are encouraged, learning is continuous, and contributions are recognized.

Whether you're in the field or at the office, you'll be surrounded by professionals who are invested in your success. At SPC, we’re not just building projects—we’re building careers.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or processes that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $85,000.00/Yr.