Sr Field Engineer

DPR Construction; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Wisconsin is seeking a Field Engineer to coordinate moderately complex engineering activities, ensure alignment with project specs, and support quality goals on site. You will collaborate with project managers, field staff, and subcontractors, conduct site inspections, document progress, and drive efficiency through process improvements and prefabrication opportunities.

The role requires an Associate degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience, OSHA 30 certification within 6

Qualifications

• Associate degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of field engineering, construction management, or related experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within 6 months of hire (preferred).
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the coordination and execution of moderately complex field engineering activities.
• Coordinates with project managers, field staff, self-perform teams, superintendents and subcontractors.
• Conducts site inspections and assessments, identifies risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepares and validates technical documentation, including daily progress and as-built records.
• Drives process improvements by analyzing field operations and identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Communicates updates to project leadership to support informed decisions.
• Supports less experienced team members with engineering challenges and guidance on standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

First Aid & CPR certification

ASHE/CHC certification preferred

Job description

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.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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