Sr Field Engineer

DPR Construction; Burlington (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to support moderately complex field engineering activities, ensuring technical solutions align with project goals and quality standards. You will facilitate collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to resolve challenges and optimize construction processes.

With 4–6 years of related experience, you will contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating field practices and proposing enhancements, while guiding less experienced teammates and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in field engineering, construction management or related field (4–6 years).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supports moderately complex technical review and implementation of engineering plans aligning with project specs.
• Coordinates with project managers, field staff, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
• Performs detailed site inspections, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Assists in preparing and validating technical documentation and daily progress reports.
• Drives process improvements by analyzing field operations and recommending innovative methods.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction management

Technical review

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Associate's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

OSHA training

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports the coordination and execution of moderately complex field engineering activities to ensure technical solutions align with project goals and quality standards. Facilitates collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize construction processes. Enhances project outcomes by applying comprehensive engineering knowledge and proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency. Advances continuous improvement by evaluating field practices and recommending enhancements to drive operational excellence. Influences field engineering leading practices by collaborating across project teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.

Key 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 Qualifications

Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

4 - 6 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

• 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.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.