Senior Field Engineer: Lead & Optimize Complex Field Projects

DPR Construction; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks a field engineering professional to coordinate moderately complex field engineering activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards. You will facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration to resolve technical challenges and drive efficiency on multidiscipline projects.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in field engineering or construction management, OSHA 30 certification, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement across project

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within 6 months of hire required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• ASHE, CHC, or relevant market certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports moderately complex technical review and implementation of engineering plans, ensuring alignment with project specifications and quality expectations.
• Coordinates with project managers, field staff, self-perform team, superintendents and subcontractors to resolve moderately complex technical issues and maintain project momentum.
• Conducts detailed site inspections and assessments independently, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Supports the preparation and validation of technical documentation, including daily progress reports, and as-built records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Drives process improvements by analyzing general field operations and recommending innovative methods or technologies to enhance efficiency and quality, including prefabrication opportunities.
• Communicates technical updates and recommendations to project leadership and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Supports less experienced team members in resolving moderately complex field engineering challenges and provides technical expertise on engineering standards and leading practices.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

DPR Construction seeks a field engineering professional to coordinate moderately complex field engineering activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards. You will facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration to resolve technical challenges and drive efficiency on multidiscipline projects.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in field engineering or construction management, OSHA 30 certification, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement across project