Senior Field Engineer, Water/Wastewater - Site Leader

Clark Construction Group; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Water, a division of Clark Construction Group, seeks a Senior Field Engineer to lead field engineering operations on complex projects. You will manage technical functions, coordinate testing and equipment operations, and mentor junior staff across project phases.

Responsibilities include establishing control lines, tracking concrete quantities, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with subcontractors and survey teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in geometry, trigonometry, and construction calculations.
• Ability to read Structural/Architectural/Shop Drawings and translate into field layout.
• Experience with survey equipment and field-layout software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish and verify primary and secondary horizontal and vertical control across all project phases.
• Oversee concrete quantity tracking, placement coordination, and pour performance with forecasting and variance analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Field Engineers and Apprentices.
• Coordinate with project management, subcontractors, and survey teams to resolve field issues.
• Support project planning through layout strategies, constructability reviews, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Geometry

Trigonometry

Field layout

Reading drawings

Coordinate systems

Concrete quantities

Mentorship

Team player

Tools

AutoCAD

Total Station

Survey equipment

Field-layout software

Job description

Clark Water, a division of Clark Construction Group, seeks a Senior Field Engineer to lead field engineering operations on complex projects. You will manage technical functions, coordinate testing and equipment operations, and mentor junior staff across project phases.

Responsibilities include establishing control lines, tracking concrete quantities, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with subcontractors and survey teams.