PE Field (Mission-Critical)

Pogue Construction; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction is seeking a Field Engineer to support a ground-up data center project. This on-site role reports to the Superintendent and is a path toward Assistant Superintendent, offering hands-on field experience in mission-critical construction.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in Construction Management or engineering, has 2+ years field experience, can read plans, and is comfortable in the field daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent field experience.
• 2+ years of field engineering or equivalent on commercial/industrial/heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read and coordinate plans and specs; field-ready daily work.

Responsibilities

• Support daily field operations with sequencing, lookahead, and coordination with subs.
• Review drawings and specs, identify conflicts, and manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate site civil, utilities, concrete, structural, and MEP scopes against plans.
• Support QA/QC with field inspections and testing per plans.
• Assist commissioning and turnover coordination with MEP and Cx teams.
• Track daily manpower, equipment, materials, quantities, and production; report progress.
• Maintain daily reports, field documentation, and change logs; promote safety.

Skills

Field engineering

Plan/coordination reading

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Field Engineer (Mission Critical)

Pogue Construction | Full-time, on-site at the project

About Pogue

Pogue is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, founded in Texas in 1979, serving K-12 education, commercial, and now mission critical clients. Our mission is to be the most people-focused community builder in Texas, and we operate by five core values: God First, Family Focused, Absolute Integrity, Selfless Service, and Authentic Communication. Built Together. Owned Together.

The Role

We are hiring a Field Engineer to support our team on a ground-up data center project. You will work directly with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents, turning drawings and specs into coordinated, documented field work. This is a field-first role, a strong path toward Assistant Superintendent, and a chance to build mission critical experience with a team that invests in its people.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily field operations, including sequencing, lookahead planning, and coordination with subcontractors and trade partners
• Review drawings and specifications, identify conflicts, and manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawing reviews
• Coordinate site civil, underground utilities, concrete, structural, and MEP scopes against the plans
• Support QA/QC, including field inspections, testing, and verification that work meets plans and specs
• Support commissioning and turnover coordination with the MEP and Cx teams
• Track daily manpower, equipment, materials, quantities, and production, and report progress to project leadership
• Maintain daily reports, field documentation, and change documentation
• Promote safe work practices and support the project safety program

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience
• 2+ years of field engineering or comparable field experience on commercial, industrial, or heavy civil projects
• Ability to read and coordinate plans and specs, and comfort working in the field every day
• Working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• OSHA 30 (or willingness to obtain it)
• Willingness to travel to and spend extended time in the Amarillo area for the duration of the project

Preferred

• Data center, mission critical, or MEP-heavy experience
• Exposure to commissioning processes
• Experience with schedule tools such as MS Project