Project/Field Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance—

401K with employer match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Project/Field Engineer to support capital projects on-site. You will act as the client’s field representative, coordinating with contractors, design teams, and stakeholders to protect schedule, quality, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities include leading field meetings, documenting actions, performing inspections, reviewing submittals and RFIs, tracking costs and progress, and assisting with testing, commissioning, and closeout to ensure project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; EIT preferred.
• 3-8+ years of field engineering, inspection, or project engineering on rail/transport projects.
• Experience as owner/client representative or liaison with public agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as field representative, coordinating with contractor and design teams to maintain schedule and quality.
• Lead field and coordination meetings; document decisions and action items for PM/CM team.
• Perform field inspections to verify conformance with plans, specs, and safety requirements.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders; track resolutions to support progress.
• Support testing, commissioning, punch list, and project closeout documentation.

Skills

Field engineering

Inspection

Coordination

Construction administration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred

PE a plus

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Unifier

Job description

Description

As a Project/Field Engineer, you will be key to our PM/CM team located in Los Angeles, CA and you will support capital projects by providing field engineering, inspection, coordination, and construction administration support.Job Duties:Serve as the Client’s field representative, supporting day-to-day coordination with the contractor, design team, and stakeholders to maintain schedule, quality, and compliance with contract requirements.Lead and facilitate regular field and coordination meetings with the contractor and design team; document key decisions, action items, and follow-ups for the Client’s project management team.Perform field inspections to verify construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, safety requirements, and applicable standards.Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain progress documentation, and provide clear, timely updates to the Client’s project management team.Review and process submittals, RFIs, and field change requests; coordinate responses with the design team and track resolution to support construction progress.Monitor construction progress, identify potential risks or conflicts, and proactively coordinate solutions with the project team.Support verification of quantities, review of contractor pay applications, and general cost and schedule tracking.Coordinate with utilities, third parties, and adjacent stakeholders to support construction activities and minimize operational impacts.Assist with testing and commissioning, punch list development, and project closeout documentation.Provide additional project engineering, inspection, and construction support services as needed to support the Client and related assignments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (EIT preferred; PE a plus).3-8+ years of experience supporting rail, transit, transportation, or heavy civil capital projects in a field engineering, inspection, or project engineering capacity.Demonstrated experience serving as an owner/client representative, contractor, or working directly with public agencies (e.g., LA Metro, Metrolink, Caltrans, or local agencies) on active construction projects.Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and change management processes.Experience using Bluebeam, Procore, Unifier, or similar construction management software platforms.Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with contractors, designers, agency staff, and third-party stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple filed locations and priorities in a fast-paced capital program environment.Valid Driver's license and ability to perform site visits in active construction environments.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $124000.00 - $156000.00/yr.

Compensation and Benefits:Base Salary - $60.00-$75.00/hour DOE.Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 100% employer-paid for employees; 50% for dependents.Retirement - 401K with employer matchPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick Time

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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